Definition

Noun: - A genus of Accipitridae: Genus Aegypius is a taxonomic classification within the bird family Accipitridae, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, and Old World vultures. This genus is specifically known for containing a large Old World vulture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cinereous vulture is the only living species in the genus Aegypius.
  • Ornithologists study the characteristics that define genus Aegypius.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in scientific contexts to specify a particular group within the biological classification system.
  • The fossil record provides insights into the evolution of genus Aegypius.

Variants and Related Words

• Aegypius (noun): Often used interchangeably as the abbreviated form of the full genus name.
  • Aegypius monachus is the scientific name for the cinereous vulture.
• Accipitridae (noun): The family to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Taxonomic genus: A group of closely related species. (This is a general synonym for the category, not a name substitute for this specific genus.)

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific scientific meaning. It does not have different common-language meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs. Its usage is confined to zoology and ornithology.

Noun

1. a genus of Accipitridae