genus eumetopias

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genus eumetopias

A sea lion from the genus Eumetopias rests on a rocky coastline.

Definition

Noun: * A taxonomic genus within the family Otariidae: This is the genus name for a specific type of sea lion, containing a single extant species, Eumetopias jubatus, commonly known as the Steller sea lion or northern sea lion.

Usage Notes
  • Scientific Classification: The term "genus Eumetopias" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss this particular group of pinnipeds. It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • Capitalization: In formal scientific writing, the genus name "Eumetopias" is always capitalized and italicized. When used in a general sense (e.g., "the genus "), the word "genus" is not italicized.
  • Singular/Plural: The word "genus" is singular. Its plural form is "genera." Therefore, you would refer to " and other related genera."
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The genus Eumetopias is distinguished from other sea lion genera by its larger size and lighter coloration.
    • Conservation efforts are focused on protecting Eumetopias jubatus, the sole surviving species within the genus.
    • This fossil discovery may represent an ancestral species to the modern genus Eumetopias.
Advanced Usage
  • Phylogenetics: In discussions of evolutionary relationships, "genus " is used to specify a clade or branch on the phylogenetic tree of otariids.
    • Molecular data suggests that the genus Eumetopias diverged from its closest relatives approximately 6 million years ago.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eumetopias jubatus (n): The full binomial (scientific) name for the Steller sea lion, the only living species within the genus.
  • Steller sea lion (n): The common name for .
  • Northern sea lion (n): An alternative common name for the same species.
  • Otariid (n): A member of the family Otariidae, which includes all sea lions and fur seals.
Synonyms
  • Steller sea lion genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
  • (Note: In precise scientific taxonomy, genus names do not have direct synonyms, as they are unique identifiers.)
Related Phrases
  • Member of the genus Eumetopias: A phrase used to describe an individual or species belonging to this taxonomic group.
    • The Steller sea lion is the only extant member of the genus Eumetopias.
  • Type genus: While not specific to , this is a related taxonomic phrase. (A type genus is the genus that defines a family.)
genus eumetopias

A sea lion from the genus Eumetopias rests on a rocky coastline.

Noun
  1. sea lions

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