genus lyrurus
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: "Genus Lyrurus" is the scientific name for a genus of birds within the grouse family (Tetraonidae). This genus is characterized by specific physical and genetic traits that distinguish it from other grouse genera. 2. The genus containing black grouse: The primary and most well-known member of this genus is the black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix). The genus name is therefore intrinsically linked to this bird species.
Usage Examples
- Scientific Classification:
- Comparative Biology: (which includes capercaillies).*
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The name "Lyrurus" is always capitalized and italicized when used in a formal scientific context to denote the genus. The species name follows it, also italicized but not capitalized (e.g., ).
- In taxonomic discussions: The term is used to group species that share a more recent common ancestor with each other than with species in other genera.
Variants and Related Words
- Lyrurus tetrix (n): The full scientific name for the black grouse species.
- Tetraonidae (n): The biological family to which genus belongs, encompassing all grouse.
- Black grouse (n): The common name for the bird species that is the primary member of this genus.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus of black grouse: (No true common-language synonym exists, as it is a precise scientific term. In informal contexts, one might refer to "the black grouse genus.")
Related Phrases
- Member of the genus Lyrurus: A phrase used to describe any species classified within this genus.
- The Caucasian grouse is another member of the genus Lyrurus.
Noun
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black grouse
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