Definition

1. Noun:
   • The taxonomic genus that is the type genus of the family Momotidae: "Genus Momotus" is the biological classification name for a group of bird species that are the typical representatives of the motmot family (Momotidae). This genus includes several species of motmots, which are colorful, tropical birds known for their distinctive racket-tipped tail feathers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Blue-crowned Motmot belongs to the genus Momotus.
  • Ornithologists study the plumage variations within genus Momotus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific contexts to specify the classification level above species and below family.
  • The family Momotidae is primarily represented by the genus Momotus.

Variants and Related Words

• Momotidae (n): The biological family name for all motmots.
• Motmot (n): The common name for any bird within the family Momotidae, including those in genus .

Synonyms

• Type genus of Momotidae: This is the precise scientific synonym, describing its taxonomic role.

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, specific scientific meaning in biological taxonomy. It is not used in everyday language and does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb applications.

Noun

1. type genus of the Momotidae