Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of insects within the family Tettigoniidae: Genus Anabrus is a scientific classification for a specific group of large, flightless insects commonly known as shield-backed katydids or Mormon crickets.

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific, biological, or entomological contexts. It is a proper noun and is typically italicized in academic writing.
• The genus name is always capitalized.

Examples

• The species is the most well-known member of genus Anabrus.
• Entomologists are studying the migratory behavior of insects in genus Anabrus.
• Genus Anabrus is placed within the subfamily Tettigoniinae.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal taxonomic descriptions and phylogenetic studies to discuss evolutionary relationships.
  • The research paper clarified the phylogenetic position of genus Anabrus within the Tettigoniidae family.

Variants and Related Words

• Anabrus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
• Tettigoniidae (n): The insect family to which this genus belongs, known as katydids or bush-crickets.
• Mormon cricket (n): The common name for the most famous species, .

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-language synonyms for this scientific taxonomic term. In informal contexts, one might refer to "the genus" or "katydids of the group."

Related Phrases

• Binomial nomenclature: The two-part naming system (Genus + species) used in biology. is an example.
• Type species: The species that defines a genus. For genus Anabrus, the type species is .

Noun

1. a genus of Tettigoniidae