genus Odobenus

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus within the family Odobenidae: This is the genus that includes the walrus (Odobenus rosmarus). It is the sole living genus in its family and serves as the type genus for the family Odobenidae.

Usage
  • Scientific Classification: Used primarily in biological and zoological contexts to classify the walrus.
    • The walrus is the only living species in the genus Odobenus.
    • Fossil records help scientists understand the evolution of the genus Odobenus.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a specific rank (genus) in the biological classification system, sitting above species and below family.
    • The family Odobenidae contains only the genus Odobenus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Odobenidae (n): The family of pinnipeds to which the genus belongs.
  • Odobenus rosmarus (n): The full binomial name for the walrus, specifying both genus and species.
  • Walrus (n): The common name for the large marine mammal classified within this genus.
Synonyms
  • Type genus of Odobenidae: This is a formal synonym describing its taxonomic role.
  • Walrus genus: A common, descriptive synonym.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses

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