phalacrocorax
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of birds: The scientific name for the genus that includes most species of birds commonly known as cormorants. It is the type genus for the family Phalacrocoracidae.
Usage Notes
- This word is a highly specialized, scientific term used primarily in zoology, ornithology (the study of birds), and taxonomic classification.
- In everyday language, the common name "cormorant" is used instead.
- It is always capitalized, as it is a proper noun referring to a genus name.
Examples
- Scientific context:
- The researcher identified the seabird as a member of the genus Phalacrocorax.
- Several species within Phalacrocorax are known for their exceptional diving abilities.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The word is used as the first part of a species' two-part scientific name. For example, the Great Cormorant is .
- The study focused on the population decline of Phalacrocorax carbo along the coast.
Variants and Related Words
- Phalacrocoracidae (noun): The scientific family name for cormorants and shags. is the type genus of this family.
- cormorant (noun): The common English name for birds in the family Phalacrocoracidae, including those in the genus .
Synonyms
- cormorant (common name)
Notes on Different Meanings
This word has only one specific meaning in modern English: it refers exclusively to the taxonomic genus of cormorants. It does not have general, idiomatic, or phrasal verb uses.
Noun
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type genus: coextensive with the family Phalacrocoracidae
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