genus cadra

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a specimen of the genus Cadra under a magnifying glass.

Definition

Noun: - A genus of Pyralidae: A taxonomic classification within the family Pyralidae, which is a large family of small to medium-sized moths. This genus includes several species of moths, some of which are significant as pests of stored food products.

Usage

• The term "genus Cadra" is used in scientific and entomological contexts to refer to a specific group of moth species sharing common characteristics.
• It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the genus as a single taxonomic unit.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In formal taxonomic writing, the genus name is italicized: .
• When used in a hierarchical list, it follows the family name: Family Pyralidae, Subfamily Phycitinae, Genus .

Variants and Related Words

• Cadra (n): The abbreviated form of the full term "genus Cadra," commonly used in scientific literature.
• Pyralid (n): A common name for any moth belonging to the family Pyralidae.
• Phycitine (n/adj): Pertaining to the subfamily Phycitinae, to which belongs.

Synonyms

• Taxonomic genus Cadra: A more formal synonym emphasizing its classification.
• Cadra: The standard abbreviated synonym.

Related Terms and Context

• Species epithet: The second part of a binomial name, used with the genus name to identify a specific species (e.g., , the almond moth).
• Type species: The species that serves as the defining example for the genus .
• Stored-product pest: A descriptive term for the ecological role of many species within this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Pyralidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cadra
• genus Cadra