eurylaimidae
Definition
Noun 1. A family of birds: Eurylaimidae is the scientific name for a family of passerine birds commonly known as broadbills. This family is coextensive with the suborder Eurylaimi, meaning the family and the suborder contain the same set of species.
Usage Notes
- The term Eurylaimidae is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or ornithological contexts. It is a taxonomic name for a biological family.
- In everyday language, the common name "broadbills" is used instead.
- The definition states the family is coextensive with the suborder Eurylaimi. This is a specific taxonomic detail indicating that, in this classification system, the family and the suborder are equivalent in scope, containing identical members.
Examples
- The Eurylaimidae are characterized by their wide, flat bills and bright plumage.
- Ornithologists study the foraging behavior of the Eurylaimidae in Southeast Asian rainforests.
- This species is a member of the family Eurylaimidae.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in phylogenetic studies and taxonomic revisions. For example: "The monophyly of the Eurylaimidae was supported by recent DNA analysis."
Variants and Related Words
- eurylaimid (noun/adjective): A member of the Eurylaimidae family; pertaining to the Eurylaimidae.
- Example: The green broadbill is a colorful eurylaimid.
- broadbill (noun): The common English name for birds in the family Eurylaimidae.
- Example: We spotted a black-and-red broadbill in the canopy.
Synonyms
- broadbills (common name)
Notes on Different Meanings
- Eurylaimidae has only one specific meaning: it is a formal taxonomic name for a family of birds. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.
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coextensive with the suborder Eurylaimi
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