genus dolichonyx
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Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: Genus Dolichonyx is the scientific name for a genus of New World blackbirds (family Icteridae). It contains a single extant species, the bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus).
Usage Notes
- This term is used exclusively in scientific and formal ornithological contexts to classify and discuss the bobolink within the biological taxonomy.
- It is always capitalized and italicized ( or simply ) when written in accordance with biological nomenclature conventions.
Examples of Usage
- Scientific Classification:
- The bobolink is the sole member of the genus Dolichonyx.
- In the family Icteridae, Genus Dolichonyx is closely related to meadowlarks and blackbirds.
- Formal Description:
- The study focused on the migratory patterns unique to Dolichonyx.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek words meaning "long claw," referring to a physical characteristic of the bird.
Variants and Related Words
- Dolichonyx (n.): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used interchangeably in technical writing.
- The research paper compared song structures in Dolichonyx and Sturnella.
- Bobolink (n.): The common name for the single species within this genus, .
Synonyms
- Bobolink genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Icteridae (n.): The bird family (New World blackbirds) to which this genus belongs.
- Taxon (n.): A general term for a taxonomic group (e.g., a genus, family, or species).
- Monotypic genus (n.): A genus that contains only one recognized species.
Noun
- bobolinks