genus Cepphus

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "genus Cepphus" is the scientific name for a genus of seabirds within the family Alcidae. This genus specifically includes birds commonly known as guillemots.

Usage
  • Scientific Classification: Used primarily in biological, ornithological, and zoological contexts to refer to this specific group of birds.
    • The genus Cepphus is characterized by its black or black-and-white plumage and its diving behavior.
    • Ornithologists are studying the evolutionary history of the genus Cepphus.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a rank above species and below family. Species within this genus share common characteristics.
    • Cepphus grylle (the Black Guillemot) and Cepphus columba (the Pigeon Guillemot) are two species within the genus Cepphus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cepphus (n): The standardized, italicized form of the genus name used in scientific writing.
    • The study focused on the feeding ecology of Cepphus.
  • Guillemot (n): The common name for birds in this genus and related genera.
    • We observed a guillemot, likely from the genus Cepphus, near the cliff.
Synonyms
  • Guillemot genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
    • The guillemot genus studied was Cepphus.
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Alcidae (n): The bird family (auks) to which genus Cepphus belongs.
    • The family Alcidae includes the genus Cepphus.
  • Species (n): The rank below genus; individual types within the genus Cepphus.
    • Several species comprise the genus Cepphus.
Noun
  1. a genus of birds including: guillemots

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