family laridae

Thân thiện

A flock of family Laridae birds soars above the ocean waves.

Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic family of seabirds: "Family Laridae" is the scientific classification for a family of birds commonly known as gulls and terns. These are medium to large seabirds typically found near coasts and inland waters.

Usage

• The term "family Laridae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or birdwatching contexts to refer to this specific biological grouping.
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Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, "family Laridae" sits below the order Charadriiformes and is divided into subfamilies and genera containing various species of gulls, terns, and skimmers.
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Variants and Related Words

• Larid (noun): A bird belonging to the family Laridae.
  • The coastal sanctuary is a haven for various larids.
• Laridae: Often used interchangeably with "family Laridae," especially in taxonomic lists.

Synonyms

• Gull family: A common, non-scientific name for this group.
• Larids: A collective term for members of this family.

Notes on Meaning

• The term refers exclusively to the formal biological classification. It does not describe a single bird but the entire family group.
• While "gulls and terns" are the most common members, the family Laridae is also considered to include skimmers in some taxonomic systems.

Học thuật

Noun

1. gull family: gulls and terns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Laridae
• family Laridae