family Meropidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of birds: "family Meropidae" is the scientific name for a family of near-passerine birds commonly known as bee-eaters. These birds are characterized by their brightly colored plumage, slender bodies, and long, pointed bills used for catching flying insects, especially bees and wasps.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The family Meropidae is known for its vibrant colors and aerial hunting skills.
    • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of the family Meropidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to categorize and discuss this specific bird family within the order Coraciiformes.
    • The evolutionary history of the family Meropidae is a topic of research.
Variants and Related Words
  • Meropidae (n): The standard form of the taxonomic family name, often used interchangeably with "family Meropidae."
  • Bee-eater (n): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Meropidae.
    • The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a member of the family Meropidae.
Synonyms
  • Bee-eaters: The common English name for the family.
Related Phrases
  • Member of the Meropidae: A phrase used to specify an individual bird's taxonomic group.
    • This species is a distinguished member of the Meropidae.
Noun
  1. bee-eaters

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