Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of large storks: "genus Ephippiorhynchus" is the taxonomic genus name for a specific group of large wading birds in the stork family, Ciconiidae. The genus is characterized by its members' large size, long legs, and distinctive long, heavy bills.

Usage

• The term "genus Ephippiorhynchus" is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and refer to this specific group of birds. It is a proper noun.
• Example:

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is used to denote a rank above species and below family. It groups together species with common characteristics.
  • The two extant species, the saddle-billed stork and the black-necked stork, are placed in genus Ephippiorhynchus.

Variants and Related Words

• Ephippiorhynchus: The standardized form of the genus name, often used without the word "genus" in technical writing.
  • The bill morphology of Ephippiorhynchus is highly distinctive.
• Saddlebill (noun): A common name for a member of this genus, specifically .
• Saddle-billed stork (noun): The full common name for .

Synonyms

• Saddlebills: A direct synonym referencing the common name of its members.
• Genus of saddle-billed storks: A descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, precise meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is formal and technical.

Noun

1. saddlebills