cryptobranchidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of large aquatic salamanders: "Cryptobranchidae" is the scientific name for a family of amphibians that includes the hellbender and the giant salamander. These are among the largest salamanders in the world and are fully aquatic, living in streams and rivers.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Cryptobranchidae family is known for its primitive characteristics.
    • Biologists study Cryptobranchidae to understand amphibian evolution.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific taxonomy: The term is used in formal biological classification to group specific genera of giant salamanders.
    • The genus Andrias belongs to the family Cryptobranchidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cryptobranchid (noun/adjective): A member of the Cryptobranchidae family, or pertaining to it.
    • The cryptobranchid salamander is a fascinating subject for herpetologists.
Synonyms
  • Giant salamander family: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
  • Hellbender family: A common name-based synonym, though it refers specifically to one genus within the family.
Different Meanings
  • This word has a single, specific meaning in zoological taxonomy. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.
Idioms
  • There are no common idioms using the word "Cryptobranchidae," as it is a highly specialized scientific term.
Phrasal Verbs
  • There are no phrasal verbs associated with the word "Cryptobranchidae."
Noun
  1. large aquatic salamanders: hellbenders; giant salamanders

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