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genus Cinclus

genus Cinclus

9.9
A group of small water birds called dippers that dive in streams
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Cinclus
  • The genus Cinclus is known for its aquatic habits and ability to dive underwater.

Examples

  • The genus Cinclus includes various species of dippers.

  • Researchers studied the genus Cinclus to understand the adaptations of birds to fast-flowing streams.

  • All five extant species within the genus Cinclus are commonly called dippers.

  • Did you know that the genus Cinclus is known for its aquatic habits?

  • All five extant species within the genus Cinclus are commonly called dippers.

  • The genus Cinclus is known for its aquatic habits and ability to dive underwater.

  • Researchers studied the genus Cinclus to understand the adaptations of birds to fast-flowing streams.

Synonyms

Cinclus
vsgenus Cinclus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small water bird that lives near mountain streams and can dive and walk underwater

functions as the officially named exemplar for its bird family

Surface Forms

genus Cinclus singular
genera Cinclus plural

Morphology

genus + Cinclus

The meaning 'the genus named Cinclus' is directly derivable from combining 'genus' (a biological rank grouping species) with 'Cinclus' (the name of the dipper genus). This taxonomic noun-phrase follows standard compositional patterns found across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Genus Cinclus may come from an old Greek word for a small water bird that 'dips' in rivers. These birds dive and even walk underwater on rocks in fast streams, so the name is used for the group of birds called 'dippers' today.