Struthionidae
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Definition
Noun: - A family of large, flightless, terrestrial birds comprising the ostriches, characterized by long legs, long necks, and the ability to run at high speeds.
Usage
- Noun:
- Struthionidae is the scientific family name for ostriches.
- The common ostrich is the only living member of the family Struthionidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, belongs to the order Struthioniformes.
- The fossil record helps scientists understand the evolution of the Struthionidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Struthio (n): The genus within the family Struthionidae, containing the ostrich species.
- Struthio camelus is the scientific name for the common ostrich.
- Struthioniform (adj): Relating to the order Struthioniformes, which includes the family Struthionidae.
Synonyms
- Ostrich family: The common name for the family Struthionidae.
Noun
- tall terrestrial birds: ostriches