genus podiceps

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Noun genus podiceps has 1 sense

Podiceps, genus Podiceps - type genus of the Podicipedidae: grebes
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Podicipedidae, family Podicipedidae
--₁ has members: grebe

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Term: Genus Podiceps

Definition: Genus Podiceps refers to a taxonomic classification of aquatic birds belonging to the family Podicipedidae. This genus includes various species commonly known as grebes.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Zoology: A genus of small to medium-sized diving birds having long necks, lobed toes, and plumage that is mainly black or brown.

Example Sentence:

One of the species within the genus Podiceps is the Western Grebe (Podiceps occidentalis), which is renowned for its striking mating dance.

Sense 2:

Noun - Botany: A genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Potamogetonaceae, typically found in freshwater habitats.

Example Sentence:

The genus Podiceps encompasses various species of water plants, such as the pondweeds (Podiceps crispus), known for their floating leaves and underwater stems.