Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus: In some biological classification systems, 'genus Gypaetus' is the type genus (the genus that defines the name) for the family Aegypiidae. This genus contains a single, distinctive species of Old World vulture.

Usage Notes

• The term 'genus Gypaetus' is used in the specialized context of scientific taxonomy (the science of naming and classifying organisms).
• It is a proper noun and is typically italicized in scientific writing: .
• Its primary use is to place a specific bird within a hierarchical biological classification (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).

Examples

• In taxonomic discussion:
  • The bearded vulture is the sole member of genus Gypaetus.
  • Some ornithological classifications list genus Gypaetus as the type genus for its family.

Advanced Usage

• Type genus: This is a specific taxonomic concept. When 'genus Gypaetus' is designated as the type genus for the family Aegypiidae, it means the family name is based on this genus. The characteristics of help define the family.

Variants and Related Words

• Gypaetus (noun): The standardized, one-word form of the genus name, used most frequently in scientific literature (e.g., ).
• Gypaetinae (noun): The subfamily name sometimes used for this group, highlighting its distinctness from other vultures.
• Aegypiidae (noun): The family of Old World vultures to which this genus belongs in certain classifications.

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-language synonyms for this precise taxonomic term. In a biological context, it can be referred to simply as the genus Gypaetus.

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning within the domain of zoological taxonomy. It does not have general English definitions.

Noun

1. in some classifications the type genus of the family Aegypiidae