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genus Lophophorus

genus Lophophorus

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A group of brightly colored pheasants that live in the Himalayas
  • noun
  • Specialized
: género Lophophorus
  • The genus Lophophorus includes some of the world's most strikingly colored pheasants.

Examples

  • One famous member of the genus Lophophorus is the Himalayan monal, Nepal's national bird.

  • Researchers observed several species belonging to the genus Lophophorus in the Himalayas.

  • The genus Lophophorus includes several species of pheasants.

  • Did you know that genus Lophophorus is found in the Himalayas?

  • One famous member of the genus Lophophorus is the Himalayan monal, Nepal's national bird.

  • Researchers observed several species belonging to the genus Lophophorus in the Himalayas.

  • The genus Lophophorus includes some of the world's most strikingly colored pheasants.

Synonyms

Lophophorus
vsgenus Lophophorus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large colorful mountain bird like a pheasant with bright feathers

is limited to birds native specifically to the Himalayan region

Surface Forms

genus Lophophorus singular
genera Lophophorus plural

Morphology

genus + Lophophorus

The phrase simply names a biological taxon: 'genus' (a rank grouping related species) combined with the proper name 'Lophophorus'. This composition is fully compositional and follows standard scientific naming patterns, so a learner who knows both words can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Lophophorus may come from old Greek parts lophos and phoros, which mean 'crest' and 'bearer'. Imagine a colorful pheasant wearing a bright crest on its head, and that picture explains why the name is used for these Himalayan monals.