family Proteidae
Definition
Proper noun (Biology/Taxonomy): A family of aquatic salamanders, commonly known as mud puppies or waterdogs, characterized by external gills retained throughout their adult life, found in North America.
Usage
The term is used specifically in scientific classification (taxonomy) to denote this particular biological family. * The family Proteidae includes both the genus Necturus (mud puppies) and the genus Proteus (olm). * Biologists studying neoteny often examine species within the family Proteidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, family Proteidae falls under the order Urodela (salamanders).
- The retention of larval features, like external gills, in adults makes family Proteidae a key group for studying paedomorphosis.
Variants and Related Words
- Proteid (adjective): Of or relating to the family Proteidae. (e.g., proteid characteristics)
- Proteidae (noun): The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
- Mud puppy (common noun): A common name for amphibians in this family, specifically within the genus .
- Waterdog (common noun): Another common name for members of this family.
Synonyms
- Mud puppies (as a group)
- Waterdogs (as a group)
Note: There are no standard idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.
Noun
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mud puppies
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