genus zenaidura
Definition
Proper noun: * Genus Zenaidura: A taxonomic genus within the family Columbidae. This genus is primarily known for containing the mourning dove (Zenaidura macroura), a common, slender-tailed dove of North America. The name refers to a specific grouping in biological classification.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: Used exclusively in scientific or formal biological contexts to classify a specific type of bird.
- The species was recently re-evaluated and remains firmly within genus Zenaidura.
- Ornithologists study the characteristics that define genus Zenaidura.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in binomial nomenclature, the system for naming species. The full scientific name for the mourning dove is , where is the genus name and is the species identifier.
Variants and Related Words
- Zenaidura: The abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically in scientific writing.
- The study focused on the flight patterns of Zenaidura.
- Zenaidura macroura (n): The complete scientific name for the mourning dove, the primary species within this genus.
Synonyms
- Mourning dove genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym referencing the most well-known member of the genus.
Noun
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mourning doves
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