Genus Gallus (Noun)

Meaning

Common domestic birds and related forms.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Gallus includes several species of wild junglefowl that are closely related to the domestic chicken.
  • The red junglefowl, a member of the genus Gallus, is considered to be the primary ancestor of the domestic chicken.
  • The genus Gallus is a group of birds in the family Phasianidae that includes several species of junglefowl and domestic chickens.
  • Domestic chickens, Gallus gallus domesticus, are descended from the red junglefowl and other members of the genus Gallus.
  • The genus Gallus also includes the grey junglefowl and the Ceylon junglefowl, which are closely related to the domestic chicken.

Synonyms

  • Gallus

Hypernyms

  • Bird Genus
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