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genus Sialis

genus Sialis

9.9
A group of water insects called alderflies that live near ponds and slow-moving streams
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈsiːəlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Sialis
  • Several species within the genus Sialis are found near ponds and slow-moving streams.

Examples

  • The genus Sialis is easily recognized by the net-veined wings of its adult members.

  • Entomologists often study the life cycle of insects in the genus Sialis to learn more about aquatic ecosystems.

  • The genus Sialis includes fascinating aquatic insects.

  • Did you know that genus Sialis is part of the family Sialidae?

  • Entomologists often study the life cycle of insects in the genus Sialis to learn more about aquatic ecosystems.

  • Several species within the genus Sialis are found near ponds and slow-moving streams.

  • The genus Sialis is easily recognized by the net-veined wings of its adult members.

Synonyms

Sialis
vsgenus Sialis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of insects called alderflies that live near water

is the family's type genus serving as the taxonomic standard

Surface Forms

genus Sialis singular
genera Sialis plural

Morphology

genus + Sialis

The phrase combines the common taxonomic noun 'genus' (a biological rank) with the proper name 'Sialis' to denote the taxonomic group named Sialis; the overall meaning is directly compositional from the constituents. This is a standard biological naming pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Genus Sialis is a scientific name for a group of insects. The word genus means a 'group' of related species and Sialis is the name for alderflies, small water insects often found near ponds and streams, so genus Sialis simply means the group of insects called 'alderflies'.