genus ploceus
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).
Noun
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type genus of the Ploceidae
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