Hyaenidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of carnivorous mammals: Hyaenidae is the biological family name for the group of mammals commonly known as hyenas. It is a taxonomic classification within the order Carnivora.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Hyaenidae family includes species like the spotted hyena and the striped hyena.
    • Biologists study the evolutionary history of Hyaenidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer to the family as a whole, distinguishing it from other carnivore families like Felidae (cats) or Canidae (dogs).
    • The fossil record provides insights into the early members of Hyaenidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hyena (n): The common name for any member of the Hyaenidae family.
    • The hyena's laugh is a distinctive sound of the savanna.
  • Hyenic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of hyenas (less common).
    • The creature had a hyenic grin.
Synonyms
  • Hyena family: A descriptive synonym for Hyaenidae.
Notes on Meaning
  • Specificity: "Hyaenidae" is a precise scientific term. In everyday language, the word "hyenas" is used. "Hyaenidae" specifically denotes the formal biological classification.
Noun
  1. hyenas

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