genus gyps

Thân thiện

A large vulture of the genus Gyps soars on thermal currents.

Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Gyps" is the scientific name for a specific genus within the bird family Accipitridae. It groups together closely related species, commonly known as griffon vultures or Old World vultures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Genus Gyps includes several large scavenging birds found in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
  • The conservation status of the birds in Genus Gyps is a major concern for ornithologists.
  • Genus Gyps is distinguished from other vulture genera by specific skeletal features.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific literature to specify this particular group within the order Accipitriformes.
  • The phylogenetic study focused on the species within Genus Gyps.

Variants and Related Words

• Gyps (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in technical contexts.
  • Gyps fulvus is the scientific name for the griffon vulture.
• Griffon vulture (n): The common name for species within this genus.
• Accipitridae (n): The broader family of birds of prey which includes this genus.

Synonyms

• Griffon vulture genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its members.
• Old World vulture genus: A synonym highlighting its geographical distinction from New World vultures (Cathartidae).

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Taxon: A general term for any taxonomic group, such as a genus.
• Type species: is often considered the representative species for this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Accipitridae

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• Gyps
• genus Gyps