genus Acinonyx
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus within the family Felidae: "genus Acinonyx" is the scientific name for a biological genus that contains only one living species: the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). It is a classification group for large, slender, fast-running felines.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The cheetah is the sole surviving member of the genus Acinonyx.
- Scientists study the fossils of extinct cats to understand the evolution of genus Acinonyx.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological and zoological contexts to specify this particular genus.
- The classification order is: Family Felidae, Subfamily Felinae, Genus Acinonyx.
Variants and Related Words
- Acinonyx (n): The abbreviated, one-word form of the genus name, used identically in scientific literature.
- Acinonyx is distinguished from other felid genera by its non-retractable claws.
- cheetah (n): The common name for the species .
- The cheetah is renowned for its speed.
Synonyms
- Cheetah genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
- Acinonyx: The direct synonym, as it is the same taxonomic designation.
Related Phrases
- Member of the genus Acinonyx: A phrase used to describe any species, extant or extinct, belonging to this genus.
- All members of the genus Acinonyx share specific skeletal adaptations for speed.
Noun
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cheetahs
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