pelecanus
Definition
Noun 1. The genus that is the type genus of the family Pelecanidae: Pelecanus is the scientific name for the genus containing pelicans. It is the central, defining genus for the entire pelican family.
Usage
- is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or formal ornithological contexts to classify and discuss these birds at the genus level.
- It is typically written in italics, as is standard for genus names in biological taxonomy.
Examples
- The great white pelican is classified as Pelecanus .
- Ornithologists study the feeding behaviors unique to the genus Pelecanus.
- Fossils indicate that Pelecanus has existed for millions of years.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The word is used to specify an organism's classification. For example: "Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Pelecaniformes, Family: Pelecanidae, Genus: Pelecanus."
Variants and Related Words
- Pelican (n): The common English name for any bird belonging to the genus .
- Pelecanidae (n): The scientific family name that includes the genus and all pelicans.
- Pelecaniformes (n): The scientific order name that includes pelicans and related birds like herons and ibises.
Synonyms
- Pelican genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
Noun
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type genus of the Pelecanidae
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