family pipidae

Thân thiện

A family pipidae frog swims underwater in a pond.

Definition

Noun: - Tongueless frogs: "Family Pipidae" is the scientific name for a family of aquatic frogs characterized by the absence of a tongue. They are commonly found in tropical regions of South America and Africa.

Usage

• The term "Family Pipidae" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as biology, zoology, and herpetology to classify and discuss this specific taxonomic group of frogs.
• It functions as a singular, collective noun referring to the entire family.

Examples

• Scientific Classification:
  • The African clawed frog is a well-known member of the Family Pipidae.
• Descriptive Context:
  • Researchers are studying the unique reproductive behavior of the Family Pipidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, "Pipidae" is the family name. It is often used with related taxonomic ranks:
  • The order Anura includes the Family Pipidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Pipid (noun/adjective): A member of the Family Pipidae; relating to this family.
  • The pipid frog is fully aquatic.
• Xenopus (noun): A prominent genus within the Family Pipidae.
  • Xenopus laevis is a model organism in biological research.

Synonyms

• Tongueless frogs: A descriptive common name for the Family Pipidae.

Notes on Meaning

• The defining characteristic of the Family Pipidae is the lack of a protrusible tongue, which distinguishes them from most other frog families. They are entirely aquatic and have specialized adaptations for life in water.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tongueless frogs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pipidae
• family Pipidae