genus pecari
Definition
Noun: - The type genus of the family Tayassuidae: This is the genus name for a group of hoofed mammals commonly known as peccaries or javelinas. It is the genus that serves as the reference point for the taxonomic family Tayassuidae.
Usage Notes
- Scientific Classification: The term 'genus Pecari' is used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific genus within the order Artiodactyla. It is a formal taxonomic rank.
- Capitalization: In biological nomenclature, the genus name is always capitalized and italicized (e.g., ). The word 'genus' itself is not italicized when used in the phrase 'genus Pecari'.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The collared peccary is classified under the genus Pecari.
- A study compared the fossil records of genus Pecari to its living relatives.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify the level of classification. For example: "Family Tayassuidae includes the genus Pecari and the genus ."
Variants and Related Words
- Pecari (n): The italicized form used alone in scientific writing to refer to the genus.
- Fossils of Pecari have been found across the Americas.
- Peccary (n): The common name for animals within the genera and .
- The collared peccary is a widespread species.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Tayassuidae: This is the defining synonym in taxonomic terms.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Tayassuidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
- Artiodactyla (n): The larger order of even-toed ungulates that includes this family.
Noun
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type genus of the Tayassuidae
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