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genus Passer

genus Passer

9.9
A group of small birds that includes common sparrows like the house sparrow
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈpæsər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Passer
  • The genus Passer includes some of the world’s most familiar small birds, such as the house sparrow.

Examples

  • Biologists have identified several species within the genus Passer across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

  • Research on the genus Passer helps scientists understand avian adaptation in urban environments.

  • The genus Passer includes several species of sparrows.

  • Did you know that genus Passer is primarily found in Eurasia?

  • The genus Passer contains species that are common in gardens and parks throughout Eurasia and Africa.

  • Biologists have classified over 40 species in the genus Passer, contributing to our knowledge of biodiversity.

  • The research team focused on the genus Passer to study the feeding habits of true sparrows.

Synonyms

Passer
vsgenus Passer
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of small birds that includes the house sparrow

is focused on that genus specifically in Eurasia and Africa

Surface Forms

genus Passer singular
genera Passer plural

Morphology

genus + Passer

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' names a taxonomic rank and 'Passer' is the specific genus name, so together they denote the genus called Passer (the group of sparrows). Although technical vocabulary, this naming pattern is predictable and follows standard cross-linguistic scientific conventions, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Passer comes from Latin: genus means 'type' or 'group' and Passer was the Latin word for 'sparrow'. So, genus Passer is the scientific name for the group of true sparrows, which is why it refers to those small familiar birds.