family Indriidae
Definition
Noun: - A family of Lemuroidea: Family Indriidae is the taxonomic classification for a specific group of primates known as indriids, which are a family within the superfamily Lemuroidea. This family includes medium to large-sized lemurs, such as the indri, sifakas, and woolly lemurs, native to Madagascar.
Usage
- The term is used in scientific, zoological, and biological contexts to classify and discuss this particular family of strepsirrhine primates.
- : The family Indriidae is characterized by their vertical clinging and leaping locomotion.
- : Conservation efforts are crucial for all species within the family Indriidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, "Family Indriidae" is capitalized and italicized in scientific writing: .
- : The phylogenetic study placed the new fossil species within the clade containing .
Variants and Related Words
- Indriid (noun, informal): A member of the family Indriidae.
- Example: An indriid was observed in the rainforest canopy.
- Indri (noun): The common name for the genus , which is a member of the family Indriidae.
- Propithecus (noun): The genus name for sifakas, belonging to the family Indriidae.
- Avahi (noun): The genus name for woolly lemurs, belonging to the family Indriidae.
Synonyms
- Indriid family: A less formal synonym.
- Woolly lemur family: A descriptive synonym referencing one of its genera, though not scientifically precise for the entire family.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Lemuroidea (noun): The superfamily to which the family Indriidae belongs.
- Lemur (noun): A common term for primates of Madagascar, which includes members of several families, including Indriidae.
- Strepsirrhini (noun): The suborder that includes lemurs, lorises, and galagos, encompassing the family Indriidae.
Noun
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a family of Lemuroidea
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