How Do You Spell GENUS ALCA?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˈalkə] (IPA)

The Genus Alca is a scientific classification for the family of flightless birds that includes the Atlantic and Pacific puffin. The spelling of the word "Alca" is pronounced "ælkə", using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The "a" in "Alca" is pronounced with an open front vowel sound like the "a" in "cat". The "l" sound is pronounced with the tongue touching the upper front teeth, followed by the "k" sound pronounced further back in the mouth with a soft "uh" sound at the end.

GENUS ALCA Meaning and Definition

1. Genus Alca refers to a taxonomic category in biological classification that includes several species of seabirds commonly known as auks or alcids. The genus belongs to the family Alcidae, which comprises around 20 species of marine birds.

   Members of the genus Alca are characterized by their small to medium-sized bodies, stocky build, and short wings adapted for underwater swimming. These birds are primarily found in the northern hemisphere, with species populating coastal regions of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans. The most well-known species in this genus is the Common Guillemot (Alca a

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Etymology of GENUS ALCA

The word "Genus Alca" is derived from Latin. "Genus" translates to "genus" or "family" in English, referring to a biological classification category higher than species but lower than family. "Alca" is a Latin word that specifically refers to the guillemot bird species, which belongs to the genus Alca. This bird is a member of the auk family, Alcidae, found in colder waters of the Northern Hemisphere.