Genus Phaethon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Phaethontidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Phaethon is a type of seabird that is commonly known as the tropicbird.
- Phaethon is the type genus of the Phaethontidae family, which includes three species of tropicbirds.
- The genus Phaethon is characterized by its brightly colored plumage and distinctive calls.
- Phaethon is a monotypic genus, meaning that it is the only genus in the Phaethontidae family.
- The genus Phaethon is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, with a range that spans the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.