Tytonidae
Definition
Noun 1. A family of birds of prey: Tytonidae is the scientific family name for a group of owls commonly known as barn owls. This family is distinguished from other owls (family Strigidae) by specific anatomical features, including a heart-shaped facial disc and a serrated middle claw.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Tytonidae are found worldwide, except in polar and desert regions.
- Ornithologists study the unique skeletal structure of the Tytonidae.
- The common barn owl is the most widespread species within the Tytonidae family.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to categorize and discuss this specific lineage of owls. It is always capitalized.
- The fossil record suggests the Tytonidae diverged from the Strigidae very early in the owl's evolutionary history.
Variants and Related Words
- Tytonid (noun/adjective): A member of the Tytonidae family; relating to the Tytonidae.
- The researcher is a specialist in tytonid owls.
Synonyms
- Barn owl family: The common name for the Tytonidae.
- Tytonid owls: A descriptive synonym.
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have general or idiomatic uses outside of biological taxonomy.
Noun
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comprising only the barn owls
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