genus muscardinus
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic classification: "Genus Muscardinus" is the scientific name for a specific genus within the family Gliridae (the dormouse family). It is a group of closely related species sharing common characteristics.
Usage
- This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss a particular genus of rodents.
- It is always capitalized and typically italicized in formal writing to denote its status as a scientific name.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The name is used as the first part (the genus name) in the two-part scientific name for a species. For example, the common hazel dormouse is .
- In taxonomic discussions: Used when discussing evolutionary relationships, morphological traits, or ecological roles specific to this genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Muscardinus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used in the same scientific contexts.
- Gliridae (n): The family to which this genus belongs.
- Dormouse (n): The common name for rodents in the family Gliridae, which includes this genus.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus: A general term for this level of biological classification.
- (There are no common-language synonyms for this specific scientific term.)
Related Phrases
- Type species: The species that defines the genus. For Genus Muscardinus, this is .
- Genus description: The formal scientific publication that defines the characteristics of the genus.
Related Idioms
- (This term does not have associated idioms, as it is a technical scientific term.)
Noun
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a genus of Gliridae
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