Tachyglossidae
Definition
Noun (Proper noun, capitalized in biological taxonomy): - A family of egg-laying mammals: Tachyglossidae is the scientific family name for the echidna, or spiny anteater. It is one of the two extant families within the order Monotremata, characterized by their spiny coats, elongated snouts, and ability to lay eggs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Tachyglossidae family contains only a few living species.
- Scientists study the unique reproductive system of Tachyglossidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological classification to group species with shared evolutionary traits.
- The genus Zaglossus and Tachyglossus belong to the family Tachyglossidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Echidna (n): The common name for any mammal within the family Tachyglossidae.
- The short-beaked echidna is a widespread member of Tachyglossidae.
- Monotreme (n): The broader order (Monotremata) to which the family Tachyglossidae belongs, which also includes the platypus.
- Like the platypus, members of Tachyglossidae are monotremes.
Synonyms
- Spiny anteater: A common descriptive name for echidnas.
- Echidna family: An informal way to refer to Tachyglossidae.
Related Phrases
- Family Tachyglossidae: The full, formal taxonomic designation.
- The fossil record provides clues about the evolution of Family Tachyglossidae.
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echidnas
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