family Emydidae
Definition
Proper noun * Family Emydidae: A taxonomic family of turtles commonly known as box turtles and water turtles. This family includes many North American species of freshwater and semi-terrestrial turtles characterized by a hinged plastron (bottom shell) in some members, allowing them to close their shells completely.
Usage
- Family Emydidae is used in formal, scientific contexts such as biology, zoology, and herpetology to classify a specific group of reptiles.
- It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun denoting a taxonomic rank.
Examples
- The painted turtle () belongs to the family Emydidae.
- Herpetologists are studying the evolutionary history of the family Emydidae.
- Several species within the family Emydidae are popular in the pet trade.
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic studies, the family Emydidae is often discussed in relation to other turtle families like Geoemydidae or Testudinidae.
- The term can be used in conservation biology: "Protecting wetland habitats is crucial for many species in the family Emydidae."
Variants and Related Words
- Emydid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Emydidae; relating to this family.
- Example: The emydid turtles in this region are diverse.
- Emydidae: The same term, often used without "family" in taxonomic lists or diagrams.
Synonyms
- Box and water turtles: The common name for this family.
- Pond turtles: A general common name for many members of this family.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Testudines: The order that includes all turtles and tortoises.
- Genus Terrapene: The genus within Emydidae containing the box turtles.
- Genus Trachemys: The genus within Emydidae containing slider turtles.
Noun
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box and water turtles
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