genus fulmarus
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: This is the scientific name for a genus of seabirds within the family Procellariidae, commonly known as fulmars.
Usage
The term "genus Fulmarus" is used exclusively in scientific and taxonomic contexts to classify a specific group of pelagic seabirds. It is always capitalized and italicized in formal writing.
Examples
- In a scientific paper: "The study compared the foraging behaviors of with other tubenose birds."
- In a field guide: "Northern Fulmar () is a species within ."
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a rank above species and below family. For example: Kingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Chordata > Class: Aves > Order: Procellariiformes > Family: Procellariidae > Genus: Fulmarus > Species: .
Variants and Related Words
- Fulmar (n): The common name for any bird of the genus .
- Fulmarus glacialis (n): The binomial name for the Northern Fulmar, a species within the genus.
- Fulmarus glacialoides (n): The binomial name for the Southern Fulmar or Silver-grey Fulmar.
Synonyms
- Fulmar genus: A less formal way to refer to the same taxonomic group.
Notes
- The word "genus" is a standard taxonomic rank, while "Fulmarus" is the specific Latin name for this genus. Together, they form the complete scientific designation.
- There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.
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