momotus

Thân thiện

A colorful momotus perches on a branch in the rainforest.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of birds: Momotus is the scientific name for the type genus of the family Momotidae, which includes birds commonly known as motmots.

Usage

• is used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific group of neotropical birds.
• It functions as a proper noun (the name of the genus) and is typically italicized in academic writing.

Examples

• The Momotus genus is characterized by its members' colorful plumage and distinctive racket-tipped tail feathers.
• Ornithologists studied the feeding habits of several species within the genus Momotus.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is often followed by a specific epithet to name a particular species, e.g., (the Amazonian motmot).

Variants and Related Words

• Motmot (n): The common name for birds in the family Momotidae, including those in the genus .
• Momotidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Momotidae: This is the formal, defining relationship.
• Motmot genus: A more accessible descriptive synonym.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Momotidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Momotus
• genus Momotus