genus latimeria
Definition
Noun: - The type genus of the family Latimeridae, containing the coelacanth: "Genus Latimeria" is the scientific name for the genus that includes the living species of coelacanth, a rare and ancient type of fish.
Usage
- "Genus Latimeria" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific genus of lobe-finned fish.
- It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized when written.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, "Genus Latimeria" is placed within the family Latimeridae and the order Coelacanthiformes.
- The genus is named after Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, who identified the first modern specimen.
Variants and Related Words
- Latimeria (n): Often used synonymously with "genus Latimeria" in less formal scientific writing.
- Latimeridae (n): The family name to which this genus belongs.
- Coelacanth (n): The common name for fish of this genus.
Synonyms
- Coelacanth genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Notes
- There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term. Its usage is strictly technical.
Noun
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type genus of the Latimeridae: coelacanth
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