pharomacrus

Thân thiện

A resplendent quetzal, a member of the genus Pharomacrus, perches on a mossy branch.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of birds in the family Trogonidae: Pharomacrus is the scientific genus name for a group of large, colorful trogon birds, most notably those commonly known as quetzals.

Usage Notes

• The word is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or ornithological contexts. It is a formal taxonomic term.
• In everyday language, the common names of the species within this genus (e.g., Resplendent Quetzal, Golden-headed Quetzal) are used instead.

Examples of Usage

• Scientific Context:
  • The Resplendent Quetzal, a bird revered in Mesoamerican cultures, belongs to the genus Pharomacrus.
  • The study focused on the plumage differences between the two species within the genus Pharomacrus.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is often used in binomial nomenclature to provide the scientific name for a species. For example:
  • Pharomacrus mocinno (the Resplendent Quetzal)
  • Pharomacrus auriceps (the Golden-headed Quetzal)

Variants and Related Words

• Quetzal (n): The common name for the birds of the genus , especially the Resplendent Quetzal.
• Trogon (n): The common name for the family Trogonidae, to which this genus belongs.
• Genus (n): A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family.

Synonyms

• Quetzal (in common usage): While not a precise scientific synonym, "quetzal" is the direct common name equivalent for birds of this genus.

Notes on Different Meanings

• has only one specific meaning: it is a proper noun referring to a particular genus of birds. It does not have multiple definitions in general usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Trogonidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pharomacrus
• genus Pharomacrus