genus alcedo

Thân thiện

A kingfisher of the genus Alcedo perches on a branch over a river.

Definition

Noun: - Genus Alcedo: The biological genus that serves as the type genus for the family Alcedinidae. It is a taxonomic category comprising a group of closely related species, specifically a group of kingfishers.

Usage

• This term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and refer to a specific genus of birds within the kingfisher family.
• : The common kingfisher, , belongs to genus Alcedo.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, genus Alcedo is placed within the family Alcedinidae, order Coraciiformes.
• : The study focused on the morphological differences between genus Alcedo and other kingfisher genera like .

Variants and Related Words

• Alcedinidae (noun): The family name for kingfishers, to which this genus belongs.
• Alcedo (noun): The abbreviated form often used in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Type genus of Alcedinidae: A descriptive synonym specifying its taxonomic role.

Notes

• This is a specialized scientific term. In common language, the birds within this genus are typically referred to simply as "kingfishers" or by their specific species names.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Alcedinidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Alcedo
• genus Alcedo