Genus Passer (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Passeridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Passer is the type genus of the Passeridae family, which includes the house sparrow and other related species.
- House sparrows belong to the genus Passer, a diverse group of birds found throughout the world.
- Research has shown that the genus Passer is closely related to the petronia and the rock sparrows.
- The genus Passer is characterized by its small, stout body and distinctive beak shape.
- Some taxonomists have debated the classification of certain species within the genus Passer due to their physical and behavioral variation.