genus upupa

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genus upupa

A hoopoe, a member of the genus Upupa, perches on a tree branch.

Definition

Noun: - The type genus of the family Upupidae: This is the genus that contains the hoopoe (Upupa epops) and serves as the reference point for the biological family Upupidae. In taxonomy, a 'type genus' is the genus that defines a family.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The hoopoe is classified under the genus Upupa.
    • Ornithologists study the characteristics of genus Upupa to understand the family Upupidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The name is used in scientific contexts to specify the genus that is central to the family's classification.
    • The family Upupidae is named for its type genus, Upupa.
Variants and Related Words
  • Upupa (noun): The standard form of the genus name.
  • Upupidae (noun): The bird family containing the genus (hoopoes).
Synonyms
  • Hoopoe genus: A common name reference for the genus.
  • Type genus of Upupidae: A descriptive synonym specifying its taxonomic role.
genus upupa

A hoopoe, a member of the genus Upupa, perches on a tree branch.

Noun
  1. type genus of the Upupidae

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