family Vombatidae
Definition
Proper noun: * Family Vombatidae: The taxonomic family comprising the marsupial mammals known as wombats. This family is characterized by its members' sturdy, burrowing build, short legs, and herbivorous diet.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: Used exclusively in biological and zoological contexts to classify wombats within the order Diprotodontia.
- The common wombat and the southern hairy-nosed wombat both belong to the family Vombatidae.
- Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of Family Vombatidae.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank (family) within the Linnaean classification system, sitting between order and genus.
- The order Diprotodontia includes several families, such as Vombatidae (wombats) and Phascolarctidae (koalas).
Variants and Related Words
- Vombatid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Vombatidae; relating to this family.
- Fossil evidence shows various vombatid species existed in the past.
- Wombat (noun): The common name for any animal within the family Vombatidae.
Synonyms
- Wombat family: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
Noun
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wombats
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