genus dugong

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Dugong" is the genus name for a specific type of marine mammal. In taxonomy, a genus is a rank above species and below family.
    • The type genus of the family Dugongidae: It is the genus that defines the family Dugongidae and currently comprises only the dugong species.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Dugong is represented by a single living species.
    • Marine biologists study the genus Dugong to understand sirenian evolution.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific genus within the order Sirenia.
    • The fossil record shows relatives of the genus Dugong.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dugong (n): The common name for the species within the genus , .
    • The dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal.
  • Dugongidae (n): The family name that includes the genus .
    • The family Dugongidae includes the extinct Steller's sea cow.
Synonyms
  • Taxonomic genus for dugongs: (This is a specific scientific name with no direct synonym.)
Related Phrases
  • Type genus: A taxonomic term for the genus that serves as the reference for a family name.
    • Genus Dugong is the type genus for Dugongidae.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Dugongidae comprising only the dugongs

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