genus amphisbaena
Definition
Noun: - The type genus of the family Amphisbaenidae: A taxonomic genus that serves as the reference or standard for the family Amphisbaenidae, which comprises worm lizards.
Usage Notes
- This is a highly specific scientific term used in zoological taxonomy. It is not used in everyday language.
- It is always written in italics in scientific contexts: .
- It refers to the genus that defines the characteristics of the family Amphisbaenidae.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The biologist studied the skeletal structure of genus Amphisbaena.
- This fossil shares key features with genus Amphisbaena.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote the representative genus of its family. Other genera in the family Amphisbaenidae are compared to it.
- The new species was differentiated from the morphology typical of genus Amphisbaena.
Variants and Related Words
- Amphisbaena (n): Can refer to a member of this genus or, in mythology, a serpent with a head at each end.
- Amphisbaenidae (n): The family of reptiles (worm lizards) to which this genus belongs.
- Amphisbaenian (n/adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of worm lizards.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Amphisbaenidae (This is the definition, not a true synonym in common usage.)
Notes on Meaning
- This term has only one primary meaning within scientific classification. It should not be confused with the mythical creature "amphisbaena."
Noun
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type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
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