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genus Cephalotus

genus Cephalotus

9.9
A group of insect-eating plants with one species, the Australian pitcher plant
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs sɪˈfælətəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Cephalotus
  • The genus Cephalotus is famous for its unique pitcher-shaped leaves that trap insects.

Examples

  • In the wild, the genus Cephalotus can be found growing in boggy areas of southwestern Australia.

  • Botanists classify the genus Cephalotus as monotypic because it contains only one species.

  • The genus Cephalotus is known for its unique pitcher-shaped leaves.

  • Many botanists study the genus Cephalotus for its interesting adaptations.

  • The genus Cephalotus includes the Australian pitcher plant, which is renowned for its insect-trapping ability.

  • Researchers discovered that the genus Cephalotus is adapted to nutrient-poor environments, thriving in swampy regions.

  • To accurately identify the genus Cephalotus, one must observe its distinctive, tubular leaves and carnivorous traits.

Synonyms

Cephalotus
vsgenus Cephalotus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant from southwestern Australia with pitcher-shaped leaves that catch insects

notes that the group contains only one species rather than multiple

Surface Forms

genus Cephalotus singular
genera Cephalotus plural

Morphology

genus + Cephalotus

The meaning is directly compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Cephalotus' is the name of that taxon, so together they straightforwardly mean the taxonomic group called Cephalotus. This is a regular noun + proper-name combination common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the phrase.

Etymology

Genus Cephalotus may come from old Greek words for 'head' and 'ear' because the plant's pitcher leaf looks a bit like a small head or ear. So the name genus Cephalotus helps you remember this 'group' of plants that contains the single Australian pitcher species that traps insects.