genus acrobates
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Phalangeridae: Genus Acrobates is the scientific name for a specific group of small, gliding marsupials. It is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one recognized extant species.
Usage
- is used in formal, scientific contexts such as biology, zoology, and taxonomy to classify and refer to this particular group of animals.
- It is always written in italics, with the genus name capitalized.
Examples
- The feathertail glider belongs to genus Acrobates.
- A study comparing gliding membranes focused on genus Acrobates and genus .
- Genus Acrobates is distinguished by its unique tail structure.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, the name is used as follows: Family Phalangeridae → Subfamily Acrobatinae → Genus Acrobates → Species .
Variants and Related Words
- Acrobates: The italicized form is the standard representation of the genus name.
- Acrobatidae (obsolete): A former family name that sometimes included this genus.
- feathertail glider (Acrobates pygmaeus): The common name for the single living species within this genus.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic synonym: There are no direct common-language synonyms for a scientific genus name. In academic writing, it may be contextually referred to as "the feathertail glider genus."
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have different general English meanings. The word "acrobates" itself is derived from Greek, meaning "walker on tiptoe" or "acrobat," describing the animal's agility.
Noun
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a genus of Phalangeridae
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