cephalobidae

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a cephalobidae specimen under a microscope.

Definition

Proper noun: * A family of nematodes (roundworms) belonging to the order Rhabditida. Members of the family Cephalobidae are typically free-living, microbivorous worms found in soil and decomposing organic matter. They are characterized by specific morphological features, including a distinct head structure and buccal cavity.

Usage

• The word Cephalobidae is used as a taxonomic name in scientific contexts, specifically in zoology, nematology, and ecology. It always refers to this specific family grouping.
• As a proper noun, it is conventionally capitalized.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The researcher identified the soil nematode as a member of the Cephalobidae.
  • Several genera, such as Acrobeloides and Cephalobus, are classified within the family Cephalobidae.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used within the standard biological classification system: Kingdom (Animalia) > Phylum (Nematoda) > Class (Chromadorea) > Order (Rhabditida) > Family (Cephalobidae).
• Ecological Role: In scientific literature, Cephalobidae are often discussed in the context of soil food webs and nutrient cycling due to their role as bacterial feeders.

Variants and Related Words

• Cephalobid (noun/adjective): A less common term referring to a nematode belonging to the Cephalobidae family, or used as an adjective (e.g., ).
• Cephalobus (proper noun): The type genus of the family Cephalobidae.

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-language synonyms for this scientific taxonomic name. In general descriptive contexts, one might use phrases like:
  • a family of bacterial-feeding nematodes
  • cephalobid nematodes

Related Phrases

• Family Cephalobidae: The full formal designation.
• Cephalobidae family: An alternative phrasing with the same meaning.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a family of Nematoda

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cephalobidae
• family Cephalobidae