Dugongidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of mammals of order Sirenia including dugongs and Steller's sea cow: Dugongidae is the scientific family name for a group of large, fully aquatic, herbivorous marine mammals. This family historically included the now-extinct Steller's sea cow.
Usage
- The word "Dugongidae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, and academic contexts to classify a specific taxonomic family.
- It is a proper noun (the name of a family) and is often capitalized, though it may appear in lowercase in running text.
Examples
- Noun:
- The Dugongidae family is part of the order Sirenia.
- Marine biologists study the anatomy of Dugongidae.
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic studies, "Dugongidae" is used to discuss evolutionary relationships within the Sirenia order.
- The term may be used in contrast to "Trichechidae," the family containing manatees.
Variants and Related Words
- Dugong (n): The sole surviving genus () within the family Dugongidae.
- Sirenia (n): The biological order to which the family Dugongidae belongs.
- Sirenian (n/adj): A member of the order Sirenia; relating to this order.
Synonyms
- Sea cow family: A common, non-scientific name for this family.
Notes
- There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.
Noun
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a family of mammals of order Sirenia including dugongs and Steller's sea cow
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