genus Cephalopterus

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus within the family Cotingidae, comprising certain species of umbrella birds. The genus is characterized by large size and, in males, a distinctive umbrella-like crest and a long, feathered wattle hanging from the throat.

Usage
  • The word is used specifically in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and refer to a particular group of neotropical birds.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is typically italicized in scientific writing.
Examples
  • includes the Amazonian umbrellabird.
  • The ornate plumage of males is used in courtship displays.
  • Several studies have focused on the vocalizations of .
Advanced Usage
  • In formal taxonomy, the genus name is part of a binomial nomenclature (e.g., for the Amazonian umbrellabird).
  • It can be used in discussions about biodiversity, conservation, and evolutionary biology within the Cotingidae family.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cephalopterus (n): The standard form of the genus name.
  • umbrellabird (n): The common name for birds in this genus.
  • Cotingidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • Umbrellabird genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have general English language meanings outside this scientific context.

Notes
  • As a specialized scientific term, it is not commonly used in everyday language.
  • The name is derived from Greek roots meaning "head" and "wing," likely referring to the bird's prominent crest.
Noun
  1. a genus of Cotingidae

Từ đồng nghĩa