odobenus

Thân thiện

A large odobenus rests on an ice floe in the Arctic.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of marine mammals: Odobenus is the genus name for the walrus, a large marine mammal characterized by long tusks and whiskers, belonging to the family Odobenidae. It contains a single extant species, Odobenus rosmarus.

Usage

Odobenus is used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and refer to the walrus genus. - The walrus, Odobenus rosmarus, is found in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas. - The genus Odobenus is distinguished from other pinnipeds by its unique tusks.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify the genus level within biological classification.
  • The family Odobenidae contains only the genus Odobenus.
• In paleontology: Used when discussing extinct relatives or evolutionary history.
  • Fossil records show earlier members of the genus Odobenus had different tusk structures.

Variants and Related Words

• Odobenidae (n): The biological family name for walruses, of which is the type genus.
• Odobenus rosmarus (n): The full binomial name for the walrus species, often divided into subspecies (e.g., , the Pacific walrus).

Synonyms

• Walrus genus: A common, non-scientific way to refer to this taxonomic group.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific scientific meaning. It is not used in general conversation but is essential for precise communication in biology and zoology.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Odobenus
• genus Odobenus