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genus Sturnus

genus Sturnus

9.8
A group of birds that includes the common starling
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈstɜrnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Sturnus
  • The genus Sturnus includes the common starling found throughout Europe and Asia.

Examples

  • The genus Sturnus includes many species of starlings.

  • Research on the genus Sturnus has provided insights into flocking behavior in birds.

  • Birds classified under the genus Sturnus are known for their adaptability to urban environments.

  • Did you know that genus Sturnus is known for its mimicking ability?

  • Birds classified under the genus Sturnus are known for their adaptability to urban environments.

  • Research on the genus Sturnus has provided insights into flocking behavior in birds.

  • The genus Sturnus includes the common starling found throughout Europe and Asia.

Synonyms

Sturnus
vsgenus Sturnus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bird species that includes the common starling

includes common starlings and also other closely related bird species

Surface Forms

genus Sturnus singular
genera Sturnus plural

Morphology

genus + Sturnus

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label: combining 'genus' (a biological rank grouping species) with the proper name 'Sturnus' yields the genus named Sturnus. A learner who knows both constituent meanings can directly infer it refers to the genus containing starlings, and this kind of taxonomic composition is cross-linguistically regular and transparent.

Etymology

Genus Sturnus comes from the Latin word Sturnus, an old name for the 'starling' bird, and scientists used that word when naming the main 'type' group of these birds. So genus Sturnus means the group of birds that includes the common starling.