dacninae

Thân thiện

A small dacninae perches on a tropical flower.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic subfamily of birds: "Dacninae" refers to a subfamily within the family Fringillidae, commonly known as the honeycreepers. These are small, often brightly colored birds found primarily in the Hawaiian Islands.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Dacninae are known for their remarkable adaptive radiation in Hawaii.
  • Several species within the Dacninae are now critically endangered or extinct.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic or ornithological contexts: The term "Dacninae" is used almost exclusively in scientific classification and discussions about bird evolution and conservation.
  • The study focused on the beak morphology across the Dacninae.

Variants and Related Words

• Honeycreeper (common name): The general English name for birds in this group.
  • The 'I'iwi is a beautiful red honeycreeper.

Synonyms

• Hawaiian honeycreepers: A descriptive synonym referring to the same group of birds.
• Subfamily Dacninae: The full taxonomic designation.

Notes on Meaning

• This is a highly specialized scientific term (a taxonomic name). It does not have everyday, idiomatic, or phrasal verb uses. Its primary meaning is fixed within the domain of biological classification.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the honeycreepers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Coerebidae
• family Coerebidae
• Dacninae
• family Dacninae