genus ibis
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds within the family Threskiornithidae: This term refers specifically to a genus grouping of ibises, which are long-legged wading birds with characteristic down-curved bills. The genus Ibis is a historical or alternative classification; in modern taxonomy, most ibis species are classified under other genera like Threskiornis or Eudocimus.
Usage Examples
- The genus Ibis was once used to classify several species of these distinctive wading birds.
- Early ornithological texts often place the sacred ibis within the genus Ibis.
- Studying the historical genus Ibis helps us understand the evolution of bird classification.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical, taxonomic, or specialized scientific contexts discussing the classification history of birds, rather than in everyday language.
- It may appear in the format " sp." to denote an unspecified species within this genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Ibis (noun): The common name for any bird within the family Threskiornithidae, such as the scarlet ibis or the glossy ibis.
- Threskiornithidae (noun): The scientific family name for ibises and spoonbills.
- Genus Threskiornis (noun): A modern genus that includes species like the African sacred ibis, which was formerly placed in the genus .
Synonyms
- (Conceptual, not direct): Historical ibis genus classification.
Notes on Meaning
- The term 'genus ibis' is a compound noun where "genus" is the category and "Ibis" is the proper scientific name of the genus. It is crucial to distinguish this from the common noun "ibis," which refers to the bird itself. The explanation focuses on the taxonomic unit.
- In contemporary biological nomenclature, this specific genus name is largely obsolete, having been superseded by more precise classifications.
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