family Ambystomatidae
Definition
Proper noun * Family Ambystomatidae: A taxonomic family of salamanders native to the Americas, commonly known as mole salamanders. Members of this family are characterized by their robust bodies, broad heads, and a life cycle that typically includes an aquatic larval stage and a terrestrial adult stage.
Usage
- The word "Ambystomatidae" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology, herpetology, and academic contexts.
- It is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a single taxonomic group.
- In formal writing, the family name is often italicized.
Examples
- The tiger salamander is one of the most well-known members of family Ambystomatidae.
- Family Ambystomatidae is distinguished from other salamander families by specific skeletal features.
- Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of Ambystomatidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to classify organisms. For example: Ambystoma Ambystomatidae
Variants and Related Words
- Ambystomatid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Ambystomatidae; of or relating to this family.
- The ambystomatid salamanders were collected for the study.
- Ambystoma (proper noun): The type genus of the family Ambystomatidae, containing many species like the spotted salamander.
Synonyms
- Mole salamanders (common name): This is the widely used English common name for members of this family.
- Family Ambystomatidae is also called the mole salamander family.
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific classification. It does not have general or idiomatic meanings outside of biology.
Noun
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New World salamanders
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