Podicipedidae
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
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coextensive with the order Podicipitiformes
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