genus cicada
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Cicada" is the type genus of the family Cicadidae. It serves as the representative genus that defines the family and contains many species of large, loud insects known commonly as cicadas.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: Used primarily in scientific contexts like taxonomy, entomology, and biology to refer to this specific group of insects. genus Cicada genus Cicada.
Advanced Usage
- As a type genus: In taxonomic nomenclature, "Genus Cicada" holds a special status as the type genus for its family (Cicadidae). This means the family name is based on this genus. genus Cicada.
Variants and Related Words
- Cicada (noun): The common name for any insect in the family Cicadidae, including those in the genus and other genera.
- Cicadidae (noun): The biological family name for all cicadas.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Cicadidae: This is a precise synonym in taxonomic language.
- Cicada genus: A less formal descriptive synonym.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Taxonomy: The science of classification.
- Type species: The species within the genus that defines it.
- Homoptera: The former suborder to which cicadas belonged in older classification systems.
Noun
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type genus of the Cicadidae: cicadas
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