genus ploceus

Thân thiện

A weaver bird of the genus Ploceus builds its intricate nest.

Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: Genus Ploceus is the type genus of the family Ploceidae, which includes many species of weaverbirds. These birds are known for their intricate, woven nests.

Usage Notes

• This is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology and ornithology. It is always capitalized ( or simply ).
• In standard English, one would typically refer to the common names of birds within this genus, such as "weavers" or "weaverbirds."

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The village weaver belongs to Genus Ploceus.
  • Ornithologists are studying the nest-building behavior within Ploceus.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to classify species. For example, the scientific name for the Baya Weaver is , where is the genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Ploceidae (noun): The bird family to which belongs.
• Weaverbird (noun): The common name for birds in the family Ploceidae, including those in .
• Weaver (noun): A shortened, common name for a weaverbird.

Synonyms

• (As a group of birds): Weavers, weaverbirds (common names, not scientific synonyms).

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Ploceidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ploceus
• genus Ploceus