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genus Bucephala

genus Bucephala

9.9
A group of small diving ducks like buffleheads and goldeneyes
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs bjuˈsɛfələ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Bucephala
  • The genus Bucephala comprises several species of diving ducks found in North America and Eurasia.

Examples

  • Ornithologists often study the genus Bucephala to understand adaptations in diving waterfowl.

  • The genus Bucephala includes several species of diving ducks.

  • Both the bufflehead and the common goldeneye belong to the genus Bucephala.

  • Many birdwatchers are fascinated by the genus Bucephala.

  • Both the bufflehead and the common goldeneye belong to the genus Bucephala.

  • The genus Bucephala comprises several species of diving ducks found in North America and Eurasia.

  • Ornithologists often study the genus Bucephala to understand adaptations in diving waterfowl.

Synonyms

Bucephala
vsgenus Bucephala
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of diving ducks like the bufflehead and goldeneye

gives extra detail about diving habits and distinctive markings

Surface Forms

genus Bucephala singular
genera Bucephala plural

Morphology

genus + Bucephala

The phrase names the taxonomic group formed by combining the noun 'genus' (a biological rank) with the specific genus name 'Bucephala', so its meaning is directly compositional: the genus called Bucephala. Although somewhat technical, the structure follows standard naming patterns in biology and would be understandable to a learner who already knows both constituent words.

Etymology

The name genus Bucephala may come from old Greek words for bull and head, because these ducks have big, round heads that reminded people of a bull's head. So, the name points to this group of diving ducks.