genus neomys
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Soricidae: Genus Neomys is the scientific name for a group of small, semi-aquatic mammals commonly known as Eurasian water shrews. This genus is part of the family Soricidae, which encompasses all shrews.
Usage Notes
- This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts.
- It is always written in italics () to denote it as a scientific genus name.
- The word "genus" is often included for clarity (as in "the genus ") but is not part of the official binomial name.
Examples
- Scientific Classification: " is a genus of shrews adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle."
- Species Identification: "The Eurasian water shrew belongs to the genus ."
- Comparative Biology: "Researchers compared the hunting strategies of with those of terrestrial shrew genera."
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a level of biological classification. For example: Family Soricidae > Subfamily Soricinae > Tribe Nectogalini > Genus .
- Abbreviation in Citations: In repeated scientific text, the genus name may be abbreviated after first use (e.g., "" for ).
Variants and Related Words
- Neomys (n): The core genus name, used synonymously with "genus ".
- Water shrew (n): The common name for species within this genus.
- Soricidae (n): The family to which this genus belongs.
- Species within the genus:
- Neomys fodiens (Eurasian water shrew)
- Neomys anomalus (Mediterranean water shrew)
- Neomys teres (Transcaucasian water shrew)
Synonyms
- Water shrew genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
- (There are no direct single-word synonyms for scientific genus names.)
Related Phrases
- Member of the genus Neomys: A phrase used to describe an individual organism classified within this genus.
- Species of Neomys: A phrase referring to one of the specific types within the genus.
Noun
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a genus of Soricidae
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