genus holothuria

Thân thiện

A marine biologist carefully observes a genus Holothuria specimen in a clear aquarium tank.

Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic classification: Genus Holothuria is the type genus of the family Holothuridae. This means it is the genus that serves as the reference point for defining its family. Organisms classified under this genus are specific types of sea cucumbers.

Usage

• The species belongs to the genus Holothuria.
• Taxonomists study the characteristics that define genus Holothuria.

Advanced Usage

• In marine biology, the designation genus Holothuria is central to understanding the diversity within the family Holothuridae, as it contains many common and commercially important sea cucumber species.

Variants and Related Words

• Holothuria (n): The standard, abbreviated form used to refer to the genus in scientific contexts.
  • Example: The specimen was identified as a member of Holothuria.
• Holothuridae (n): The family name for which is the type genus.
• holothurian (n): A general term for any sea cucumber.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Holothuridae: This is a descriptive synonym specifying its taxonomic role.

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific meaning in the field of biological taxonomy. It does not have common, non-scientific definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Holothuridae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Holothuria
• genus Holothuria