family xenopodidae

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family xenopodidae

A scientist carefully observes a Xenopus frog from the family Xenopodidae in a laboratory aquarium.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of aquatic frogs: In some biological classification systems, 'family Xenopodidae' refers to a distinct family containing the genus Xenopus (such as the African clawed frog), which in other systems is included within the broader family Pipidae.
Usage Notes
  • The term 'family Xenopodidae' is used specifically in the scientific context of biological taxonomy (the science of naming and classifying organisms). Its usage indicates a particular perspective on how these frog species are grouped and related.
  • It is a formal, technical term. The word 'family' in this context is a specific rank in the taxonomic hierarchy (e.g., kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species).
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The African clawed frog is sometimes placed in the family Xenopodidae.
    • Some herpetologists recognize the family Xenopodidae as separate from Pipidae.
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic debate: The status of 'family Xenopodidae' exemplifies how scientific classifications can change. Its use often implies a taxonomic viewpoint that distinguishes the unique characteristics of the genus from other pipid frogs.
    • The paper argues for the reinstatement of the family Xenopodidae based on new genetic evidence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Xenopodid (adj): Of or relating to the family Xenopodidae.
    • Xenopodid frogs have specialized claws on their hind feet.
  • Xenopus (n): The genus name for the African clawed frogs that are members of this family.
  • Pipidae (n): The alternative, more commonly used family name that often includes .
Synonyms
  • There are no direct common-language synonyms for this precise scientific term. In taxonomic contexts, it can be described as:
    • The Xenopus family (a less formal paraphrase).
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Taxon (n): A group of organisms at any taxonomic rank, such as a family.
  • Classification (n): The systematic arrangement of organisms into taxonomic categories.
family xenopodidae

A scientist carefully observes a Xenopus frog from the family Xenopodidae in a laboratory aquarium.

Noun
  1. in some classifications the family of the genus Xenopus which is otherwise included in the family Pipidae

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