Genus Pagophila (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Laridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Pagophila is a small group within the gull family, comprising of the ivory gull species.
- Pagophila is the only genus in the gull family that primarily inhabits the Arctic region.
- The gulls belonging to the genus Pagophila show distinctive white plumage throughout their lifespan.
- Pagophila is often considered monotypic, consisting solely of the ivory gull species within this genus.
- Taxonomists place the genus Pagophila within the gull subfamily, characterized by specific physical and behavioral traits.