genus padda

Thân thiện

A small bird of the genus Padda perches on a branch.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Ploceidae

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• Padda
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