genus turdus
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Turdus" is the scientific name for a genus of passerine birds within the family Turdidae. It is the type genus for this family, meaning it serves as the reference point for the family's classification. This genus includes many species commonly known as true thrushes.
Examples of Usage
- The genus Turdus includes widespread species like the American Robin () and the Common Blackbird ().
- In ornithology, the genus Turdus is characterized by its robust build and often spotted juvenile plumage.
- The song thrush belongs to the genus Turdus.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The name is always capitalized and italicized (e.g., for the song thrush). When used in a general sense, it is often not italicized.
- As a type genus: The phrase "type genus of the Turdidae" is a formal taxonomic designation, indicating is the defining genus for the thrush family.
Variants and Related Words
- Thrush (n): The common name for birds in the family Turdidae, many of which belong to the genus .
- Turdidae (n): The biological family of birds known as thrushes, for which is the type genus.
Synonyms
- (The) thrush genus (This is a descriptive synonym, not a scientific one. There is no direct single-word synonym for a scientific genus name.)
Related Phrases
- Member of the genus Turdus: A phrase used to specify an organism's taxonomic classification.
- The Eurasian blackbird is a well-known member of the genus Turdus.
Noun
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type genus of the Turdidae
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