genus Caprella
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of marine crustaceans: "genus Caprella" is the scientific name for a genus of small, slender amphipod crustaceans commonly known as skeleton shrimp.
Usage
- The term "genus Caprella" is used exclusively in scientific and biological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of organisms.
- It is always capitalized and typically italicized in formal writing, following the conventions for genus names in biological taxonomy.
Examples
- Genus Caprella includes amphipods characterized by their elongated, thread-like bodies.
Advanced Usage
- In detailed taxonomic descriptions, the genus name may be followed by the specific epithet to name a species (e.g., ).
- The term may be used in discussions of marine biodiversity, ecological studies of fouling communities, or phylogenetic research.
Variants and Related Words
- Caprella (n): The standard form of the genus name, often used interchangeably with "genus Caprella" in context.
- Caprellid (n/adj): A common name for amphipods in the family Caprellidae, which includes the genus ; also used as an adjective (e.g., caprellid amphipods).
- Skeleton shrimp (n): The common name for organisms belonging to the genus and related genera, describing their thin, skeletal appearance.
Synonyms
- Skeleton shrimp genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its members.
- Type genus of Caprellidae: A taxonomic synonym indicating its status as the namesake genus for its family.
Related Phrases
- Members of the genus Caprella: A phrase used to refer collectively to all species classified under this genus.
- Caprella species: A phrase used to discuss one or more species within this genus.
Noun
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skeleton shrimp
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