genus phalanger
Definition
Noun: 1. The type genus of the family Phalangeridae: This is the primary genus that defines the biological family Phalangeridae. It serves as the reference point for classifying related marsupials, most notably the cuscuses.
Usage Notes
- Scientific Classification: The term 'genus Phalanger' is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or taxonomic contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- Capitalization: In formal biological writing, the genus name 'Phalanger' is always capitalized. The full term is often italicized as or written as "the genus ".
Examples of Usage
- Scientific Context:
- The study focused on the evolutionary history of the genus Phalanger.
- Several new species have been added to genus Phalanger in recent decades.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Authority: The name is formally cited with its describing author, e.g., Storr, 1780. This indicates the genus was first formally described by Storr in the year 1780.
Variants and Related Words
- Phalangeridae (n): The family of marsupials to which this genus belongs, commonly known as possums and cuscuses.
- Phalanger (n): When used alone (and italicized), it refers to the genus itself or can be a common name for animals within it.
- Cuscus (n): The common name for the slow-moving, tree-dwelling marsupials that constitute the genus and some closely related genera.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Phalangeridae: This is a descriptive synonym used in taxonomic definitions.
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have idiomatic meanings or common non-scientific definitions.
Noun
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type genus of the family Phalangeridae: cuscuses
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