Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic classification: "Genus Doliolum" is the type genus of the family Doliolidae. In biological taxonomy, a type genus is the genus that serves as the reference point for defining a family. The genus Doliolum contains small, barrel-shaped, pelagic tunicates (marine invertebrates).

Usage

• Scientific Classification: Used exclusively in zoological and biological contexts to refer to this specific genus and to define the family Doliolidae.
  • The species Doliolum nationalis belongs to the genus Doliolum.
  • The family Doliolidae is defined by the characteristics of its type genus, genus Doliolum.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote the representative genus within the family structure.
  • When describing the family Doliolidae, one must reference the morphological traits of the genus Doliolum.

Variants and Related Words

• Doliolidae (n): The family of tunicates for which is the type genus.
• Doliolum (n): The genus name itself, often used without "genus" in more specific contexts (e.g., species).
• Tunicate (n): The subphylum (Urochordata) to which this genus belongs.
• Type genus (n): The taxonomic role fulfilled by .

Synonyms

• Doliolum (When used as the genus name in a taxonomic list or description).

Notes

• This is a specialized scientific term with no idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs associated with it. Its usage is confined to academic and research contexts in marine biology and zoology.

Noun

1. type genus of the Doliolidae