Meleagrididae
Definition
Noun 1. A biological family of birds: Meleagrididae is the scientific family name for turkeys. It is used in zoological classification to group the living turkey species and their extinct relatives.
Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively in scientific, academic, or very specific zoological contexts when discussing bird taxonomy.
- It classifies birds within the order Galliformes, which also includes pheasants, chickens, and quail.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic studies, the classification of Meleagrididae is sometimes debated in relation to other bird families like Phasianidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Meleagris (noun): This is the genus within the family Meleagrididae, containing the living turkey species (e.g., , the wild turkey).
- Turkey (noun): The common name for birds in this family.
Synonyms
- Turkey family: A common, non-scientific synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- The term Meleagrididae has only one primary meaning: it is a formal taxonomic rank in biological classification. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses.
Noun
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turkeys and some extinct forms
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