genus cygnus

Thân thiện

A swan from the genus Cygnus glides gracefully across a calm lake.

Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Cygnus" is the scientific name for a genus of large waterfowl within the family Anatidae. This genus comprises the swans.

Usage

• "Genus Cygnus" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as biology, ornithology, and taxonomy to classify and refer specifically to the group of birds known as swans.
• It is typically written in italics () in scientific literature, with the genus name capitalized.

Examples

• The majestic white bird was identified as a member of .
• Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of species within .
• The Trumpeter Swan () is one of the largest species in .

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The genus name forms the first part of a species' two-part scientific name (e.g., for the Mute Swan).
• Phylogenetic context: Discussions about the evolutionary relationships within and its position in the family Anatidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Cygnus (n): The abbreviated, standard form of the genus name.
• Swan (n): The common English name for any bird belonging to the genus .
• Anatidae (n): The biological family that includes ducks, geese, and swans; is a subgroup within this family.

Synonyms

• Swan genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
• (Note: In precise scientific terminology, "Genus Cygnus" has no true synonym, as it is a unique taxonomic identifier.)

Related Phrases / Terms

• Type species: A representative species of a genus. For , the type species is often considered to be the Mute Swan ().
• Monophyletic group: is described as such, meaning all species within it share a common ancestor not shared with species outside the genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Anatidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cygnus
• genus Cygnus