timalia

Thân thiện

A timalia perches on a branch in a tropical forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The type genus of the family Timaliidae: "Timalia" is a scientific name used in biological taxonomy. It refers to the genus that serves as the standard reference for the bird family Timaliidae, which includes various species of babblers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The species was reclassified from the genus Timalia to a different one.
  • Ornithologists study the characteristics that define the genus Timalia.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is used in formal scientific contexts to discuss classification. It is always capitalized and italicized in writing.
  • The phylogenetic analysis placed the new fossil closer to Timalia than to other genera.

Variants and Related Words

• Timaliidae (n): The family of passerine birds known as babblers, for which is the type genus.
• Babbler (n): A common name for many birds in the family Timaliidae, characterized by their vocalizations.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Timaliidae: This is the precise scientific synonym, as "Timalia" is a unique taxonomic identifier.

Notes on Meaning

• This word has a single, highly specific meaning in the field of zoology and ornithology. It is not used in everyday language. Its usage is confined to scientific literature, bird guides, and academic discussions about bird classification.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Timaliidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Timalia
• genus Timalia