genus anhima
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus: The biological genus that serves as the type genus for the family Anhimidae. This genus contains a single extant species, the Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta).
Usage Notes
- "Genus Anhima" is a formal, scientific term used in biological classification (taxonomy).
- It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific genus name.
- It is typically used in academic, zoological, or ornithological contexts.
Examples
- In the taxonomic hierarchy, Genus Anhima is placed within the family Anhimidae.
- The Genus Anhima is represented by a single living species native to South America.
- Ornithologists study the unique characteristics that define Genus Anhima.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Context: The term is used to discuss evolutionary relationships, morphological traits, or the classification of screamers.
- The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the distinct position of Genus Anhima within the order Anseriformes.
Variants and Related Words
- Anhima (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
- Anhimidae (n): The biological family to which Genus Anhima belongs, commonly known as the screamers.
- Horned Screamer (n): The common name for the sole species () within this genus.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Anhimidae (Scientific description)
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Taxonomy: The science of classification.
- Type genus: The genus that defines a family.
- Anseriformes: The biological order containing ducks, geese, and screamers.
Noun
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type genus of the Anhimidae; horned screamers
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