family Chelydridae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of reptiles: "family Chelydridae" is the scientific name for a family of turtles commonly known as snapping turtles. This family is characterized by large heads, powerful hooked jaws, and long tails.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The alligator snapping turtle belongs to the family Chelydridae.
- Biologists study the evolutionary history of the family Chelydridae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific literature to categorize and discuss these reptiles within the order Testudines.
- The fossil record provides insights into the early members of the family Chelydridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Chelydridae (n): The standard form of the taxonomic family name, often used without "family."
- Chelydridae includes the genera Chelydra and Macrochelys.
- Chelydrid (n/adj): A member of this family, or pertaining to it.
- The chelydrid skull is adapted for a powerful bite.
Synonyms
- Snapping turtle family: The common name description for this taxonomic group.
Related Terms (Context-Specific)
- Testudines: The order to which this family belongs.
- Chelydra: A genus within the family Chelydridae, containing the common snapping turtle.
- Macrochelys: A genus within the family Chelydridae, containing the alligator snapping turtle.
Noun
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snapping turtles
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