genus Dacelo
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus of birds: "genus Dacelo" refers to a specific genus within the family Alcedinidae, comprising certain large kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea, commonly known as kookaburras.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: Used primarily in biological and ornithological contexts to classify a group of bird species.
- The laughing kookaburra is the most well-known species within the genus Dacelo.
- Ornithologists study the behavioral differences between the two species of the genus Dacelo.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized when used in scientific writing.
- The specimen was identified as Dacelo novaeguineae.
Variants and Related Words
- Dacelo (n): The standard abbreviated form of the genus name in scientific discourse.
- Kookaburra (n): The common name for birds in this genus.
- Alcedinidae (n): The biological family (kingfishers) to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Kookaburra genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
- Laughing jackass genus: An archaic colloquial term, referencing the bird's call.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Genus (n): The taxonomic rank above species and below family.
- Kingfisher (n): The common name for birds in the family Alcedinidae.
Noun
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Australasian kingfishers
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