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genus Pezophaps

genus Pezophaps

9.9
A type of bird now extinct with only one species on Rodrigues Island
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs pɛˈzoʊfæps/
  • Specialized
: género Pezophaps
  • The extinct solitaire was the only member of the genus Pezophaps.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the ecological niche once occupied by the genus Pezophaps on Rodrigues Island.

  • Did you know that the genus Pezophaps was native to Rodrigues Island?

  • Fossil remains have provided important insights into the evolution of the genus Pezophaps.

  • The genus Pezophaps is known for its unique characteristics.

  • The extinct solitaire was the only member of the genus Pezophaps.

  • Fossil remains have provided important insights into the evolution of the genus Pezophaps.

  • Researchers are studying the ecological niche once occupied by the genus Pezophaps on Rodrigues Island.

Synonyms

Pezophaps
vsgenus Pezophaps
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of extinct flightless birds from Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean

highlights that it contains only a single species rather than flight ability

Surface Forms

genus Pezophaps singular
genera Pezophaps plural

Morphology

genus + Pezophaps

The expression is a straightforward taxonomic composition: 'genus' (a biological rank) plus the taxon name 'Pezophaps'. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can directly infer it refers to the genus named Pezophaps (a group/category of related birds), and such noun+name constructions are regular and cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

Genus Pezophaps takes its name from Greek parts: pezos meaning 'ground' and phaps meaning 'pigeon'. This picture of a pigeon that lived on the ground helps you remember it is the genus name for the extinct solitaire from Rodrigues Island.