Genus Turnix (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Turnicidae: button quail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Turnix includes a group of small birds commonly known as button quail.
- Turnix is the type genus of the Turnicidae family, which comprises about 16 species.
- The genus Turnix is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, with a wide range of habitats.
- Research on the genus Turnix reveals a diverse array of plumage patterns and colors among its species.
- Studies on the phylogenetics of the genus Turnix have shed light on the evolutionary relationships within the Turnicidae family.