family Castoridae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of rodents: "Family Castoridae" is the scientific name for the biological family that comprises beavers. It is used in zoological classification to group these large, semiaquatic rodents known for building dams and lodges.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Castoridae includes both extant and extinct species of beavers.
- In our biology class, we studied the unique adaptations of the family Castoridae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal scientific writing to specify the family level classification within the order Rodentia.
- The genus Castor is the only extant genus within the family Castoridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Castoridae: The same term without "family"; often used interchangeably in scientific contexts.
- Beaver (common name): The common name for animals belonging to the family Castoridae.
- Castor (genus): The principal genus within the family Castoridae, containing living beaver species.
Synonyms
- Beaver family: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
- Castorids: A term sometimes used to refer to members of this family.
Related Phrases
- Member of the Castoridae: A phrase used to describe an organism belonging to this family.
- The fossil was identified as a member of the Castoridae.
Noun
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beavers
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