genus Alca
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Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Alcidae: This is the biological classification category that serves as the type genus for the family Alcidae. It is a group that, in modern taxonomy, contains only one living species.
Usage
- This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific group of seabirds.
- It is a proper noun and is typically italicized in scientific writing.
Examples
- genus Alca
- genus Alca
Advanced Usage
- Monotypic genus: In current taxonomy, is described as monotypic, meaning it contains only one recognized extant species.
- Type genus: It holds the status of the type genus for the family Alcidae, meaning it is the genus that defines the characteristics of the entire family.
Variants and Related Words
- Alca (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used in binomial nomenclature.
- Alcidae (n): The bird family (auks) to which this genus belongs.
- Razorbill (n): The common name for , the sole living species within this genus.
Synonyms
- Type genus of the Alcidae: This is a descriptive synonym that defines its taxonomic role.
Different Meanings
This term has only one specific meaning within the domain of biological taxonomy. It does not have general English usage or other definitions.
Noun
- type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill