genus padda
Definition
Noun: - A genus of Ploceidae: "Genus Padda" is a taxonomic classification within the bird family Ploceidae, commonly known as weavers. This genus specifically includes certain species of estrildid finches, most notably the Java sparrow.
Usage Notes
- "Genus Padda" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biological and ornithological contexts. It is always capitalized.
- It refers to a group of closely related bird species sharing common characteristics.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The Java sparrow is classified under the genus Padda.
- Ornithologists studied the evolutionary history of genus Padda.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank above species and below family.
- The family Ploceidae contains several genera, including Padda and Ploceus.
Variants and Related Words
- Padda (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in the same scientific contexts.
- Padda oryzivora is the scientific name for the Java sparrow.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus: A more general term for this level of biological classification.
Different Meanings
- This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature and does not have common alternative definitions.
Noun
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a genus of Ploceidae
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