Podicipedidae

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Definition

Noun: 1. A family of birds: Podicipedidae is the scientific family name for a group of aquatic diving birds commonly known as grebes. This family is coextensive with the order Podicipediformes, meaning it contains all the species within that order.

Usage Notes
  • The term "Podicipedidae" is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific, ornithological, and taxonomic contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • It functions as a proper noun (the official name of a taxonomic family) and is typically capitalized in biological texts, though not always.
  • In standard usage, the common name "grebes" is used instead.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The study focused on the comparative anatomy of the Podicipedidae.
    • All modern grebes are classified within the family Podicipedidae.
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic Hierarchy: The word is used to specify a precise level in biological classification (Family). Example:
Variants and Related Words
  • Grebe (n): The common English name for any bird belonging to the family Podicipedidae.
    • We saw a pied-billed grebe on the lake.
  • Podicipediform (adj): Relating to the order Podicipediformes or family Podicipedidae.
    • Podicipediform birds have lobed toes.
Synonyms
  • Grebes (n): This is the direct, common-language synonym for the birds comprising the family Podicipedidae.
Notes on Different Meanings

This word has only one specific meaning in modern English: it refers to the taxonomic family of grebes. It does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs.

Noun
  1. coextensive with the order Podicipitiformes

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