genus campephilus
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A large woodpecker of the genus Campephilus pecks at a tree trunk in the forest.
Definition
Noun: - A genus of Picidae: A taxonomic genus within the family Picidae, comprising certain large woodpeckers, most notably including the ivory-billed woodpecker.
Usage
- This term is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify a specific group of birds.
- It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the genus as a single taxonomic unit.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The genus name is capitalized and italicized when used in a scientific context. The species name follows, e.g., (the ivory-billed woodpecker).
- Phylogenetic discussions: Used when discussing evolutionary relationships, e.g., "Molecular data suggests genus Campephilus is closely related to genus ."
Variants and Related Words
- Campephilus (n): The standardized, non-italicized form used in general discussion, synonymous with "genus Campephilus."
- Picidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs, encompassing all woodpeckers.
- Ivory-billed woodpecker (n): A common name for , the most famous member of this genus.
Synonyms
- Campephilus (n): The taxonomic name itself serves as the primary synonym when used in a non-technical sense to refer to this group of birds.
Related Phrases
- Member of genus Campephilus: A phrase used to describe an individual species belonging to this taxonomic group.
- The imperial woodpecker is another rare member of genus Campephilus.
A large woodpecker of the genus Campephilus pecks at a tree trunk in the forest.
Noun
- a genus of Picidae