genus mononychus Synonyms
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genus mononychus Meaning
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genus mononychus (n)
authorities disagree over whether to classify the genus as bird or dinosaur
genus mononychus Sentence Examples
- The genus Mononychus consists solely of species that feed exclusively on Boraginaceae plants.
- Mononychus is the only genus in its subfamily, Mononychinae.
- While the genus Mononychus is primarily distributed in the Palearctic region, a few species have spread to North America.
- Beetles belonging to the genus Mononychus are relatively small, with an average body length of 5-10 mm.
- Females of the genus Mononychus construct brood cells within host plant stems for egg-laying.
- Larvae of the genus Mononychus initially feed on the pith of host plants and later develop inside the seeds.
- Both adults and larvae of the genus Mononychus can cause significant damage to Boraginaceae crops, particularly Omphalodes species.
- The genus Mononychus is characterized by its distinctive rostrum, which is elongated and curved in females.
- The taxonomy of the genus Mononychus has undergone several revisions, with numerous species being described and synonymized over time.
- Despite extensive research, the exact evolutionary relationships within the genus Mononychus remain partially unresolved.
FAQs About the word genus mononychus
authorities disagree over whether to classify the genus as bird or dinosaur
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Mononychus consists solely of species that feed exclusively on Boraginaceae plants.
Mononychus is the only genus in its subfamily, Mononychinae.
While the genus Mononychus is primarily distributed in the Palearctic region, a few species have spread to North America.
Beetles belonging to the genus Mononychus are relatively small, with an average body length of 5-10 mm.
