family Plataleidae
Definition
Noun: - Family Plataleidae: A taxonomic family of large wading birds characterized by long legs, long necks, and distinctive spoon-shaped bills. This family comprises the spoonbills.
Usage
- The term "Family Plataleidae" is used in formal biological and ornithological contexts to classify a specific group of birds within the order Pelecaniformes.
- It is typically used in scientific writing, field guides, and academic discussions about bird taxonomy.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In cladistics or phylogenetic studies, the monophyly of Family Plataleidae is often discussed in relation to other wading bird families like Threskiornithidae (ibises and spoonbills in broader classifications).
Variants and Related Words
- Plataleidae: The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
- spoonbill (noun): The common name for any bird species within the Family Plataleidae. Example:
Synonyms
- Spoonbill family: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
- (Note: In some older or alternative taxonomic systems, spoonbills are included within the family Threskiornithidae. Therefore, in those contexts, Threskiornithidae could be considered a broader synonym, but this is a taxonomic distinction, not a direct linguistic synonym.)
Related Terms
- Wading birds: A general ecological term for birds, like spoonbills, that feed in shallow water.
- Pelecaniformes: The biological order to which Family Plataleidae belongs.
Noun
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spoonbills
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