family Liopelmidae
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic family of amphibians: "family Liopelmidae" refers to a specific biological family within the order Anura (frogs and toads). This family is characterized as primitive and is native to New Zealand.
Usage Notes
- "Family Liopelmidae" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in zoology, taxonomy, and herpetology. It is always treated as a singular noun.
- In modern taxonomy, this group is often synonymized with or considered part of the family Leiopelmatidae. The term "Liopelmidae" is a historical or alternative spelling.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The rare frogs belong to the family Liopelmidae.
- A study compared the skeletal structures of family Liopelmidae with more advanced frog families.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to denote a precise classification level.
- The classification is: Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Amphibia, Order Anura, Family Liopelmidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Leiopelmatidae (n): The modern, more commonly accepted spelling for this frog family.
- Liopelma (n): The type genus of the family Liopelmidae/Leiopelmatidae.
- New Zealand primitive frogs (n): A common name for members of this family.
Synonyms
- Leiopelmatidae (n): The synonymous family name.
- Archeobatrachians (n, informal): A broader term for primitive frog families, which includes Liopelmidae.
Noun
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primitive New Zealand frogs
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