Casuaridae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of large, flightless birds: Casuaridae is the scientific family name for a group of large, ostrich-like, flightless birds native to Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. The most well-known member of this family is the cassowary.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Casuaridae family is known for its powerful legs and striking head casques.
- Biologists study the evolution of flightlessness in the Casuaridae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to categorize these birds precisely within the biological classification system (Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Casuariiformes).
- The bird was definitively placed within the Casuaridae based on genetic analysis.
Variants and Related Words
- Cassowary (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the Casuaridae family. There are several species, such as the Southern Cassowary and the Dwarf Cassowary.
- Casuarius (n): The genus within the family Casuaridae that includes the cassowary species.
Synonyms
- Cassowary family: A less formal, descriptive synonym for Casuaridae.
Notes on Meaning
- The term Casuaridae refers exclusively to the biological family. It is not used to describe individual birds in everyday language; the word "cassowary" is used for that purpose. The defining characteristics of this family include large size, flightlessness, and the presence of a keratinous casque on the head.
Noun
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a family of large ostrich-like birds including cassowaries
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