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genus Phasianus

genus Phasianus

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A group of birds that includes typical pheasants like the common pheasant
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs fəˈzeɪnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Phasianus
  • The common pheasant, a well-known game bird, belongs to the genus Phasianus.

Examples

  • Species in the genus Phasianus are noted for their colorful plumage and distinctive calls.

  • Did you know that genus Phasianus is native to Asia?

  • Ornithologists often study the evolutionary relationships within the genus Phasianus.

  • The genus Phasianus includes several species of pheasants.

  • The common pheasant, a well-known game bird, belongs to the genus Phasianus.

  • Species in the genus Phasianus are noted for their colorful plumage and distinctive calls.

  • Ornithologists often study the evolutionary relationships within the genus Phasianus.

Synonyms

Phasianus
vsgenus Phasianus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of pheasant species, including the common pheasant

has identical meaning but is the official scientific name

Surface Forms

genus Phasianus singular
genera Phasianus plural

Morphology

genus + Phasianus

The phrase is a straightforward compositional taxonomic label: 'genus' (a biological rank) + the proper name 'Phasianus' denotes the genus called Phasianus. This follows standard scientific naming conventions that are cross-linguistically predictable, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Genus Phasianus may come from an old place name. People long ago called the birds seen near the River Phasis Phasianus, so 'Phasianus' came to mean 'pheasant' and today genus Phasianus is the group name for the typical pheasants.