genus polypedates
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus of frogs: "genus Polypedates" is the type genus of the family Polypedatidae, comprising certain tree frogs found in Asia.
Usage Notes
- This is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology and zoology. It is always capitalized ("Polypedates") when referring to the genus name specifically. In general text, it may appear in italics: .
- It is used to classify and refer to a specific group of amphibian species within the formal biological classification system.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The genus Polypedates includes several species commonly known as whipping frogs.
- Researchers are studying the mating calls of frogs in the genus Polypedates.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a rank above species and below family. For example: Family Polypedatidae > Genus > Species .
Variants and Related Words
- Polypedatidae (noun): The family name for which is the type genus.
- Polypedates leucomystax (noun): A common species within the genus, often called the common tree frog or four-lined tree frog.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Polypedatidae: This is the defining synonym in taxonomic classification.
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning within scientific nomenclature and does not have common alternative definitions.
Noun
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type genus of the Polypedatidae
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