Definition

Noun: * A taxonomic classification: "Genus Ptloris" is the scientific name for a specific genus (a rank in biological classification) within the bird family Paradisaeidae (the birds-of-paradise).

Usage Notes

• This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts.
• It refers to the group as a whole, not to an individual bird. An individual bird would be a member or a species of the genus .
• In formal writing, the genus name is always italicized (e.g., ). When used with the word "genus," it is often styled as "genus ."

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The genus Ptloris is known for its vibrant plumage.
  • Several species, such as the Paradise Riflebird, were once classified under genus Ptloris.
  • The study focused on the evolutionary history of genus Ptloris within the Paradisaeidae family.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Revision: In modern taxonomy, the genus name is often treated as a synonym. The species it contained are now typically classified under the genus .
  • Example: The bird formerly known as Ptloris paradiseus is now correctly referred to as Ptiloris paradiseus.

Variants and Related Words

• Ptiloris (n): The currently accepted genus name for the riflebirds, a group of birds-of-paradise. This is the modern spelling and taxonomic placement for the group historically called .
• Riflebird (n): The common name for birds in the genus .
• Paradisaeidae (n): The biological family name for all birds-of-paradise, which includes the genus .

Synonyms

• Ptiloris (n): The primary synonym, representing the updated taxonomic classification.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "genus Ptloris" has a single, precise meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have different everyday meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it. Its usage is confined to the field of biological taxonomy.

Noun

1. a genus of Paradisaeidae