genus pipa
Definition
Noun: - The type genus of the family Pipidae: "genus Pipa" is the biological classification name for a specific group of organisms. It is the genus that serves as the reference point, or type, for the entire family Pipidae, which is a family of aquatic frogs.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: This term is used exclusively in scientific contexts, specifically in zoological taxonomy, to refer to this particular genus and to define the family Pipidae.
- The family Pipidae is defined by the characteristics observed in the genus Pipa.
- Biologists study genus Pipa to understand the evolution of tongueless frogs.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote the standard or model genus for its family. Other genera in the family Pipidae (e.g., , ) are compared to and differentiated from the type genus, .
Variants and Related Words
- Pipa (n): The genus name itself, often used informally to refer to the Surinam toad and its relatives.
- The Pipa pipa species is commonly known as the Surinam toad.
- Pipidae (n): The family name for tongueless frogs, which includes the genus .
- Frogs in the family Pipidae are fully aquatic.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Pipidae: This is a descriptive synonym, as "genus Pipa" is defined by this exact role in taxonomy.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Taxon: A general term for a group of organisms in classification (e.g., species, genus, family).
- Type genus: A taxonomic concept; the genus that provides the root for a family's name and its defining characteristics.
Noun
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type genus of the Pipidae
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