family Mastotermitidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of termites: "Family Mastotermitidae" refers to a specific family within the order Isoptera, comprising primitive termites. This family is characterized by certain ancestral features not found in more modern termite families.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The fossil record shows that the family Mastotermitidae was once more widespread.
- Scientists study the family Mastotermitidae to understand termite evolution.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used strictly in scientific classification to denote this particular family.
- The species Mastotermes darwiniensis is the sole surviving member of the family Mastotermitidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Mastotermitidae (n): The same term, often used without "family" in technical writing.
- Mastotermitidae are considered living fossils.
- Mastotermes (n): The sole extant genus within this family.
- Primitive termites (n): A common descriptive name for members of this family.
Synonyms
- Primitive termite family: A descriptive synonym.
- Mastotermitids: An informal term for members of this family.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Isoptera: The biological order to which this family belongs.
- Termitidae: A contrasting, more evolutionarily advanced family of termites.
Noun
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primitive termites
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