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