genus lophodytes

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Noun genus lophodytes has 1 sense

Lophodytes, genus Lophodytes - a genus of Merginae
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Merginae, subfamily Merginae
--₁ has members: hooded merganser, hooded sheldrake, Lophodytes cucullatus

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Genus Lophodytes

Description:

The term "genus Lophodytes" refers to a taxonomic classification of a group of birds. It belongs to the family Anatidae, commonly known as the waterfowl family. The genus Lophodytes comprises a single species, the Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus).

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Noun

A taxonomic rank in biological classification

Example: The genus Lophodytes is distinguished by its unique crested appearance.

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