genus beroe

Thân thiện

A marine biologist observes a genus Beroe comb jelly in a clear aquarium.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus of comb jellies: "genus Beroe" is a scientific classification within the animal kingdom, specifically referring to a group of marine invertebrates known as ctenophores or comb jellies. This genus is characterized by being coextensive with the class Nuda, meaning it is the sole genus within that class.

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific contexts, particularly in marine biology, zoology, and taxonomy. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• When used, it typically appears in its full, italicized binomial form: . The word "genus" is often implied in technical writing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The specimen was identified as a member of the genus Beroe.
  • Genus Beroe comprises several species of sack-shaped comb jellies.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a specific rank (genus) within the biological classification system. Example:

Variants and Related Words

• Beroe (n): The abbreviated, standard form used to refer to the genus in scientific literature. It is always italicized.
  • The ctenophore Beroe cucumis is found in the North Atlantic.
• Nuda (n): The class to which this genus exclusively belongs.
  • Ctenophores of the class Nuda lack tentacles.

Synonyms

• Ctenophore genus: A general descriptive synonym, though less precise.
• Comb jelly genus: A common-name based synonym.

Related Terms

• Ctenophora (n): The phylum to which all comb jellies, including genus Beroe, belong.
• Beroida (n): The order within the class Nuda that contains the genus Beroe.

Học thuật

Noun

1. coextensive with the class Nuda

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