genus Uria
Definition
Proper noun (Biology/Taxonomy): * A genus of seabirds in the family Alcidae, commonly known as murres. These are black-and-white, penguin-like birds that live in northern seas and are known for their diving ability to catch fish.
Usage Notes
- Capitalization: As a genus name in biological taxonomy, "Uria" is always capitalized.
- Context: This term is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or ornithological contexts. In everyday language, the common names "murres" or "guillemots" are used.
- Grammar: It is treated as a singular noun (e.g., "The genus contains two species.").
Examples
- The genus Uria is comprised of two extant species: the Common Murre () and the Thick-billed Murre ().
- Ornithologists studied the breeding patterns within genus Uria.
- A key characteristic of Uria is its sharp, pointed bill, adapted for catching slippery prey.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a level of classification.
- Example: "The family Alcidae includes several genera, such as Uria, Alca, and Cepphus."
Variants and Related Words
- Uria: The core genus name, often italicized in scientific writing.
- Murres: The common name for birds in this genus.
- Guillemots: A broader common name that sometimes includes birds of the genus , though it more precisely refers to birds in the related genus .
Synonyms
- Murres (common name)
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy and does not have other common definitions.
Noun
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murres
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