Sarcorhamphus (Noun)
Meaning
Usually containing only the king vulture.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sarcorhamphus is a monotypic group, usually containing only the king vulture.
- Sarcorhamphus is a taxonomic classification for the king vulture, which is its sole member.
- In the classification of New World vultures, Sarcorhamphus is often cited as containing only one species.
- Sarcorhamphus papa, the king vulture, is the only species within this particular genus.
- The genus Sarcorhamphus, comprising only the king vulture, is distinct among New World vultures.