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Gymnogyps

Gymnogyps

9.9
A group of large vultures that has only the California condor
  • noun
  • /dʒɪmˈnoʊdʒɪps/
  • Specialized
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  • The Gymnogyps genus consists solely of the California condor, making it monotypic.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying genetic diversity within the Gymnogyps population to aid in its recovery.

  • Recent conservation efforts focus on preserving Gymnogyps californianus in the wild.

  • The Gymnogyps is critically endangered.

  • Many researchers study the Gymnogyps to understand its habitat.

  • Conservationists are dedicated to protecting Gymnogyps californianus to prevent its extinction.

  • Efforts to increase the number of Gymnogyps in the wild have shown promising results.

  • The Gymnogyps species is known for its impressive wingspan, making it one of the largest flying birds.

Compounds

Gymnogyps californianus
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large North American bird that eats dead animals and is nearly extinct in the wild

Surface Forms

Gymnogyps singular
Gymnogypses plural

Morphology

Gymnogyps = gymno + gyps

A specialized taxonomic name formed from Greek combining forms; the components are not productive modern English morphemes for most learners, so the meaning cannot be derived by a B1 learner.

Etymology

Gymnogyps comes from two Greek parts, gymno- meaning 'naked' and gyps meaning 'vulture'. This name points to the condor's bare head, so Gymnogyps is the name for the large New World vulture that includes the California condor.