genus loris
Definition
Noun: - The type genus of the family Lorisidae: This is the genus that serves as the reference point for the taxonomic family Lorisidae, which includes small, nocturnal, arboreal primates found in tropical Asia.
Usage Notes
- This is a highly specific scientific term used in zoological and biological classification (taxonomy). It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It is always written in italics in scientific contexts: . The term "genus Loris" refers to the taxonomic rank and group containing the type species.
- It is typically used in academic writing, research papers, and field guides related to primatology or mammalian biology.
Examples of Usage
- Scientific Context:
- The slow loris belongs to the genus Loris.
- A revision of the genus Loris was published in the journal.
- The study compared the skeletal structures within the genus Loris.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify an organism's precise classification.
- The taxonomic order is Primates, family Lorisidae, genus Loris.
Variants and Related Words
- Loris (n): The common name for primates within the genera and . Example:
- Lorisidae (n): The family name encompassing lorises, pottos, and angwantibos. Example:
- Type genus (n): A taxonomic term for the genus that defines a family. Example: is the type genus for Lorisidae.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic synonym: There are no direct common-language synonyms. In strict taxonomic history, other genus names may have been proposed but is the accepted type genus.
Related Phrases / Terms
- Genus Nycticebus: A closely related genus within the same family (Lorisidae) containing the slow lorises.
- Slender loris: Refers to species within the genus , specifically and .
Noun
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type genus of the Lorisidae
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