Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus within the family Podicipedidae: "genus Podiceps" is the type genus for the family Podicipedidae, which comprises a specific group of diving waterbirds commonly known as grebes.

Usage Notes

• "Genus Podiceps" is a formal, scientific term used in biological taxonomy (the science of naming, defining, and classifying organisms). It is always capitalized and often italicized in academic writing.
• This term refers specifically to the genus rank in classification, which groups together closely related species of grebes.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The bird was identified as a member of the genus Podiceps.
  • Taxonomic studies have refined the species list within genus Podiceps.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to denote a precise level of biological classification.
  • The family Podicipedidae is characterized by several genera, including the genus Podiceps.

Variants and Related Words

• Podiceps (n): The standard abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically to "genus Podiceps" in scientific contexts.
  • Podiceps cristatus is the scientific name for the great crested grebe.
• Podicipedidae (n): The family name to which this genus belongs.
• grebe (n): The common name for birds in the family Podicipedidae, including those in genus .

Synonyms

• Podiceps: This is the core Latin name and is synonymous with the full term "genus Podiceps" in scientific discourse.

Related Terms

• Type genus: A taxonomic term meaning the genus that serves as the reference point for defining a family. "Genus Podiceps" is the type genus for the family Podicipedidae.
• Taxon: A general term for any group of organisms in a classification system (e.g., species, genus, family). "Genus Podiceps" is a taxon.

Noun

1. type genus of the Podicipedidae: grebes