genus Cambarus
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Cambarus" is the scientific name for a genus of freshwater crayfish belonging to the family Astacidae. It groups together a number of closely related crayfish species.
Usage
- The term "Genus Cambarus" is used in formal scientific contexts like biology, zoology, and ecology to classify and discuss a specific group of crayfish.
- It is typically written in italics () in scientific literature, with the genus name capitalized.
Examples
- Scientific Classification:
- The rusty crayfish, an invasive species in many waterways, is a member of the genus Cambarus.
- Researchers are studying the life cycle of a newly discovered species within Genus Cambarus.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank above "species" and below "family." For example, the full classification for a common crayfish might be: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Malacostraca, Order: Decapoda, Family: Astacidae, Genus: , Species: .
Variants and Related Words
- Cambarid (adj/n): Pertaining to or a member of the family Cambaridae, which is a related but different family of crayfish. Note: "Genus Cambarus" belongs to the family Astacidae, not Cambaridae, highlighting a key taxonomic distinction.
- Astacidae (n): The family that includes the genus and other genera like .
Synonyms
- Crayfish genus: A general, non-scientific term referring to a genus of crayfish. ("Genus Cambarus" is a specific instance of a crayfish genus.)
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a single, precise meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses. It refers exclusively to the taxonomic group.
Noun
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a genus of Astacidae
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