Definition

1. Noun (Proper):
   • A genus of birds: "Genus Orthotomus" refers to a specific taxonomic genus within the animal kingdom, comprising small passerine birds commonly known as tailorbirds.

Usage

• The term "genus Orthotomus" is used in scientific, ornithological, and academic contexts to classify and discuss this particular group of birds. It is always capitalized.
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Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The researcher published a paper on the evolutionary history of the genus Orthotomus.
  • Several species within genus Orthotomus are found across tropical Asia.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a level of biological classification (genus) below family (Cisticolidae) and above species.
  • The family Cisticolidae includes the genus Orthotomus.

Variants and Related Words

• Orthotomus (n): The standardized, abbreviated form of the full term "genus Orthotomus," used interchangeably in scientific writing.
  • The nesting habits of Orthotomus are fascinating.
• Tailorbird (n): The common name for birds belonging to this genus, derived from their sewing-like nest construction.
  • A tailorbird (of the genus Orthotomus) was observed sewing leaves together.

Synonyms

• Tailorbirds (as a collective common name for the genus).
• Orthotomus (the abbreviated taxonomic name).

Notes

• This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common name "tailorbird" is significantly more frequent.
• The plural form is "genera Orthotomus" when referring to multiple genus-level groups, but this is rare as it is a single, specific genus. Typically, the term is used in the singular.

Noun

1. tailorbirds