irena

Thân thiện

Irena is a genus of birds that includes the Asian fairy bluebird.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds: Irena is the type genus of the family Irenidae, which includes the fairy bluebirds. It is used in scientific classification (taxonomy).

Usage Notes

• This word is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• It is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or ornithological (bird-related) contexts.
• In everyday language, the common names of the birds in this genus, such as "fairy bluebird," are used instead.

Examples

• Scientific context:
  • The genus Irena is known for the striking sexual dimorphism in its plumage.
  • Ornithologists study the behavior of species within Irena.

Advanced Usage

• The word is used in binomial nomenclature (the two-part scientific naming system) to classify specific bird species.
  • Example: Irena puella is the scientific name for the Asian fairy bluebird.

Variants and Related Words

• Irenidae (noun): The bird family to which the genus belongs.
• Fairy bluebird (noun): The common name for birds of the genus .

Synonyms

• Fairy bluebird genus: A descriptive synonym in non-scientific language.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Irenidae: fairy bluebirds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Irena
• genus Irena