genus Lophodytes
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the subfamily Merginae: Genus Lophodytes is a biological classification for a specific type of bird. It is a genus of ducks, containing a single extant species known for its distinctive crest.
Usage
- is used in formal scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss a particular group of diving ducks.
- It is typically italicized in writing, as is standard for genus names in biological taxonomy.
Examples
- The hooded merganser is the only living species classified under genus Lophodytes.
- Ornithologists study the feeding habits of genus Lophodytes to understand its ecological niche.
- A comparison was made between genus Lophodytes and the closely related genus .
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is derived from Greek roots: meaning "crest" and meaning "diver," which accurately describes the crested, diving duck it represents.
Variants and Related Words
- Lophodytes cucullatus (n): The full binomial name (genus and species) for the hooded merganser.
- Merginae (n): The subfamily to which this genus belongs, encompassing all mergansers and other diving ducks.
Synonyms
- Monotypic genus: A term indicating a genus that contains only one recognized species, which is the case for .
Noun
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a genus of Merginae
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