platalea
Definition
Noun: * The type genus of the family Plataleidae: Platalea is the scientific genus name for a group of large wading birds commonly known as spoonbills. This genus is the namesake for the family Plataleidae.
Usage
- The word Platalea is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or birdwatching contexts to refer to the genus taxonomically.
- It is typically written in italics to denote its status as a genus name.
Examples
- The roseate spoonbill is classified under the genus Platalea.
- Ornithologists study the feeding behavior of Platalea species.
- The genus Platalea is characterized by its distinctive spoon-shaped bill.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, Platalea is followed by a species name to identify a specific type of spoonbill (e.g., for the Eurasian spoonbill).
Variants and Related Words
- Plataleidae (n): The bird family that includes spoonbills, for which is the type genus.
- spoonbill (n): The common English name for birds belonging to the genus .
Synonyms
- spoonbill (common name)
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific zoological meaning as a genus name and is not used in other general contexts.
Noun
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type genus of the Plataleidae
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