family salamandridae

Thân thiện

A newt from the family Salamandridae rests on a mossy log.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic family of amphibians: "Salamandridae" is the scientific name for a family of true salamanders and newts, characterized by their slender bodies, tails, and often bright, warning coloration.

Usage

• The word "Salamandridae" is used as a singular, proper noun to refer to the entire biological family. It is typically used in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Biologists study the evolutionary history of Salamandridae.
  • Many species within Salamandridae possess toxic skin secretions.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, the name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing: .
• It can be used attributively to describe characteristics of the family.
  • Example: The Salamandridae family exhibits a wide range of reproductive strategies.

Variants and Related Words

• Salamandrid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Salamandridae; pertaining to the family Salamandridae.
  • Example: The newt is a common salamandrid.

Synonyms

• Newts and true salamanders: This is a common descriptive synonym for the family.
• (Note: There are no direct single-word synonyms for this precise taxonomic term.)

Related Phrases

• Member of the Salamandridae: A standard phrase to indicate an organism's classification.
  • Example: The eastern newt is a member of the Salamandridae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. salamanders

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Salamandridae
• family Salamandridae