hirundo
Definition
Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of birds: Hirundo is the genus name for a group of small, agile, insect-eating passerine birds commonly known as swallows. It is the type genus for the family Hirundinidae.
Usage
- is used almost exclusively in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss species within this specific genus.
- It is always capitalized and typically italicized in formal writing, as is standard for genus names in biological taxonomy.
Examples
- The barn swallow, , is one of the most widespread species in the world.
- The study focused on the migration patterns of several species within the genus .
- species are characterized by their streamlined bodies, long pointed wings, and forked tails.
Advanced Usage
- Binomial Nomenclature: In the scientific naming system, is combined with a specific epithet to form the full species name (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Hirundinidae (n): The bird family that includes all swallows and martins, for which is the type genus.
- hirundine (adj): Of or relating to swallows (birds of the family Hirundinidae).
Synonyms
- Swallow genus: A common, non-scientific way to refer to this group.
Noun
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type genus of the Hirundinidae
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