family Pelecanoididae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of seabirds: "Family Pelecanoididae" is the scientific name for a specific family of birds within the order Procellariiformes. This family comprises the diving petrels, small seabirds known for their ability to "fly" underwater while foraging.
Usage Notes
  • The term "Family Pelecanoididae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, and ornithological contexts. It is a formal taxonomic classification.
  • In everyday language, the common name "diving petrels" is typically used instead.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Family Pelecanoididae is endemic to the Southern Hemisphere.
    • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of the Family Pelecanoididae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank (family) within biological classification.
    • The genus Pelecanoides is placed within the Family Pelecanoididae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pelecanoididae (n): The abbreviated form of the family name, often used without "family" in technical writing.
  • Diving petrel (n): The common name for any bird belonging to this family.
    • The common diving petrel (Pelecanoides urinatrix) is a member of the Pelecanoididae.
  • Procellariiformes (n): The larger order to which this family belongs, which includes albatrosses, shearwaters, and other petrels.
Synonyms
  • Diving petrels: This is the direct common name synonym for the taxonomic group Family Pelecanoididae.
Related Terms (Conceptual)
  • Seabird: A general term for birds that live primarily in marine environments.
  • Pelagic bird: A bird that lives on the open sea.
Noun
  1. diving petrels

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