family Potamogalidae
Definition
- Noun:
- Family Potamogalidae: A taxonomic family of small, semiaquatic mammals native to central Africa, commonly known as otter shrews. They are not true shrews but resemble them and have otter-like adaptations for swimming.
Usage
- Noun:
- The family Potamogalidae contains only a few living species.
- Scientists study the family Potamogalidae to understand mammalian evolution.
Advanced Usage
- In zoological classification, the name Potamogalidae is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a single taxonomic unit.
- The Potamogalidae is a fascinating subject for evolutionary biologists.
Variants and Related Words
- Potamogalidae: The standard form of the family name.
- potamogalid (noun): A member of the family Potamogalidae; an otter shrew.
- The researcher discovered a new potamogalid species.
Synonyms
- Otter shrews: The common name for members of this family.
Notes on Meaning
- The term family Potamogalidae is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts. It refers specifically to the biological classification rank, not to a general group of animals.
Noun
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otter shrews
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