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genus Clangula

genus Clangula

9.9
A group of ducks that includes the long-tailed duck
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈklæŋɡjʊlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Clangula
  • The genus Clangula comprises a single living species, the long-tailed duck.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of birds in the genus Clangula.

  • The genus Clangula is known primarily for its unique adaptation to cold water environments.

  • The genus Clangula includes several species of ducks.

  • I saw a genus Clangula duck at the lake yesterday.

  • The genus Clangula includes the well-known long-tailed duck, which is famous for its striking appearance.

  • Birdwatchers are excited to observe the genus Clangula during the winter migration season.

  • Scientists have classified the genus Clangula in the family Anatidae due to its distinct characteristics.

Synonyms

Clangula
vsgenus Clangula
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea ducks that includes the long-tailed duck

is the same group but without stressing sea habitat

Surface Forms

genus Clangula singular
genera Clangula plural

Morphology

genus + Clangula

This is a fully compositional taxonomic noun phrase: combining 'genus' (a biological rank) with the taxon name 'Clangula' yields the meaning 'the genus named Clangula' (a group of related duck species). Such genus + name constructions are transparent and cross-linguistically regular, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Genus Clangula comes from the Latin word clangere, which means 'to make a loud sound'. Early scientists likely gave this name because these ducks have a clear, ringing call, so the name points to this 'group of ducks' that includes the 'long-tailed duck'.