family trogonidae

Thân thiện

A colorful trogon from the family Trogonidae perches on a tropical branch.

Definition

Proper noun * Family Trogonidae: A biological family of birds that is coextensive with the order Trogoniformes. This means the family contains all the species within the order and no others. Members of this family are known as trogons.

Usage

The term "family Trogonidae" is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify a specific, complete group of birds. * The resplendent quetzal is the most famous member of the family Trogonidae. * All birds in the order Trogoniformes belong to the family Trogonidae.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Hierarchy: In biological classification, "family Trogonidae" sits at the rank of family. It is part of the order Trogoniformes. The names of animal families typically end with the suffix "-idae".

Variants and Related Words

• Trogonidae: The standardized scientific name, often used interchangeably with "family Trogonidae".
• Trogon (noun): The common name for any bird belonging to the family Trogonidae.
  • We spotted a beautiful trogon in the rainforest.
• Trogoniformes (noun): The order of birds to which this family belongs.

Synonyms

• Trogons: A common name referring to the birds of this family collectively.

Học thuật

Noun

1. coextensive with the order Trogoniformes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Trogonidae
• family Trogonidae