genus viverra

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully sketches a specimen of genus Viverra in a field notebook.

Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Viverridae: Genus Viverra is the type genus of the family Viverridae, which includes civets. This genus comprises specific, larger-bodied civet species.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Genus Viverra is characterized by its robust build and distinct coloration.
  • The large Indian civet, Viverra zibetha, is a well-known species within genus Viverra.
  • Taxonomists place several Old World civets in genus Viverra.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific classification to specify a particular group of related species.
  • The study focused on the evolutionary history of the family Viverridae, starting with its type genus, Genus Viverra.

Variants and Related Words

• Viverra (n): The standardized, italicized form of the genus name used in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
• Viverrid (n): A common name for any member of the family Viverridae.
• Viverrine (adj): Of or relating to the family Viverridae.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Viverridae (descriptive synonym)

Related Phrases

• Member of Genus Viverra: Refers to an individual species classified under this genus.
  • The Malayan civet is a member of Genus Viverra.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the family Viverridae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Viverra
• genus Viverra