opisthocomus

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of birds: Opisthocomus is the genus name for a single, unique species of tropical bird, commonly known as the hoatzin. It is the only genus within the family Opisthocomidae.

Usage
  • The word is used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts to classify this specific bird taxonomically.
  • It is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples
  • The strange digestive system of Opisthocomus hoazin has been the subject of extensive study.
  • Opisthocomus is often described as a "living fossil" due to its primitive anatomical features.
  • The only living representative of the genus Opisthocomus is found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy, is the genus, which groups with the species name () to form the full scientific name .
Variants and Related Words
  • Hoatzin (n.): The common name for the bird of the genus .
  • Opisthocomidae (n.): The biological family name that contains only the genus .
Synonyms
  • Hoatzin
Notes
  • There are no idioms, phrasal verbs, or multiple common meanings for this word, as it is a very specific scientific term.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Opisthocomidae: hoatzins

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