genus enhydra

Thân thiện

A sea otter from the genus Enhydra floats on its back in the ocean.

Definition

Noun: * Genus Enhydra: A genus of mammals in the family Mustelidae, comprising the sea otter (Enhydra lutris). It is a taxonomic classification for a specific group of aquatic carnivores.

Usage

• The term "genus " is used in scientific, zoological, and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss the sea otter as a distinct biological group.
• It is typically written in italics, with the genus name capitalized.

Examples

• Scientific Classification: " is the only genus in the subfamily Enhydrinae."
• Zoological Description: "The species within the genus Enhydra are uniquely adapted for a marine existence."
• Comparative Biology: "Researchers compared the tool-use behavior of the genus Enhydra to that of primates."

Advanced Usage

• In Binomial Nomenclature: The genus name forms the first part of the species' scientific name. For example, the sea otter's full name is Enhydra lutris.

Variants and Related Words

• Enhydra lutris (n): The single extant (living) species within the genus, commonly known as the sea otter.
• Enhydrinae (n): The subfamily name for otters that includes the genus .
• Mustelidae (n): The biological family that includes the genus , as well as weasels, badgers, and other otters.

Synonyms

• Taxonomic group for sea otters: This is a descriptive synonym rather than a direct replacement, as "genus " is a proper scientific term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sea otters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Enhydra
• genus Enhydra