genus Todus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The type genus of the family Todidae: "genus Todus" is the genus that serves as the representative and standard for the biological family Todidae. This genus contains the species known as todies, which are small, colorful birds found in the Caribbean.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • The classification places the Puerto Rican tody within genus Todus.
    • Genus Todus is characterized by its members' bright green plumage and long, straight bills.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific contexts to specify the genus that defines the family Todidae.
    • The family Todidae is defined by the characteristics of its type genus, genus Todus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Todus (n): The genus name itself, often used interchangeably with "genus Todus" in zoological literature.
    • The species Todus mexicanus belongs to this group.
  • Tody (n): The common name for any bird species within the genus Todus.
    • We observed a tody catching insects.
Synonyms
  • Type genus of Todidae: This is the precise scientific synonym, describing its classificatory role.
Related Terms
  • Todidae (n): The biological family of birds to which this genus belongs.
    • The family Todidae consists solely of the genus Todus.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Todidae

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