genus ajaia

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Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: "genus Ajaia" is the scientific name for a genus of wading birds within the family Threskiornithidae (ibises and spoonbills). This genus is characterized by its distinctive pink plumage and spatulate bill.

Usage Notes
  • "Genus Ajaia" is a specialized term used in scientific classification (taxonomy) and ornithology. It is always written in italics in formal scientific contexts.
  • The genus name is capitalized ("Ajaia") and is preceded by the word "genus" when not italicized to clarify it as a taxonomic rank.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The roseate spoonbill is classified under genus Ajaia.
    • Ornithologists studied the feeding behavior of genus Ajaia.
    • The fossil record provides insights into the evolution of genus Ajaia.
Advanced Usage
  • In modern taxonomy, is often treated as a synonym for the genus . However, some classifications maintain it for the roseate spoonbill ( or ).
Variants and Related Words
  • Ajaia (n): The italicized form of the genus name.
    • The species name is Ajaia ajaja.
  • Platalea (n): The genus name for spoonbills, with which is frequently synonymized.
  • Threskiornithidae (n): The family containing ibises and spoonbills, to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • (In some classifications) Genus Platalea
Noun
  1. a genus of Platalea

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