carduelinae

Thân thiện

A goldfinch, a member of Carduelinae, perches on a sunflower.

Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic subgroup within the family Fringillidae: In some biological classification systems, Carduelinae is used as a subfamily name for a group of finches characterized by certain morphological and behavioral traits. This group typically includes birds such as goldfinches, siskins, redpolls, and crossbills.

Usage

• The term is used primarily in scientific and ornithological contexts when discussing the taxonomy and evolutionary relationships of songbirds.
• It is a formal, technical term from biological classification (taxonomy).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The classification of bird groups is subject to change as new research emerges. The status of Carduelinae as a distinct subfamily versus being part of a larger group can vary between different taxonomic authorities.

Variants and Related Words

• Cardueline (adjective): Of or relating to the subfamily Carduelinae.
  • The study focused on cardueline finches.
• Carduelis (noun): A genus within the subfamily Carduelinae, which includes birds like the European goldfinch.

Synonyms

• Finch subfamily: A more general, non-technical description.
• (Note: In taxonomy, there are rarely perfect synonyms, as scientific names have precise definitions. Other historical or alternative subfamily names, such as "Carduelidae," may refer to a similar or related grouping.)

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, highly specific meaning within scientific nomenclature. It does not have everyday, idiomatic, or phrasal verb uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. used in some classifications for a subgroup of finches

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Carduelinae
• subfamily Carduelinae