genus emberiza
Definition
Proper noun 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Emberizidae: The genus Emberiza comprises a group of small passerine birds commonly known as Old World buntings.
Usage
- The genus is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify a specific group of birds.
- It is always capitalized and typically italicized in scientific writing.
Examples
- The yellowhammer is a well-known species within genus Emberiza.
- Ornithologists are studying the migratory patterns of several Emberiza species.
- His research focuses on the phylogeny of genus Emberiza.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is used in binomial nomenclature to form the scientific names of its member species (e.g., , the yellowhammer).
Variants and Related Words
- Emberiza: The standard abbreviated form of the genus name.
- Bunting (n.): The common name for birds in this genus and related genera.
- Emberizidae (n.): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Old World buntings (as a group)
Notes
- This is a specialized taxonomic term. In general language, the common name "buntings" is more frequently used.
Noun
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Old World buntings
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