family Hydrophidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of venomous sea snakes: "family Hydrophidae" refers to a specific biological family within the reptile order Squamata, comprising marine snakes adapted to aquatic life. These snakes are characterized by their paddle-shaped tails for swimming and are typically found in warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The family Hydrophidae includes some of the most venomous snakes in the world.
    • Marine biologists are studying the evolution of the family Hydrophidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The term is used in formal scientific contexts to categorize and discuss this specific group of reptiles.
    • The species was reclassified within the family Hydrophidae based on new genetic evidence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hydrophidae (n): The standard form of the taxonomic family name, often used without the word "family."
    • Snakes belonging to Hydrophidae are entirely aquatic.
  • Hydrophiinae (n): A subfamily name sometimes used in more detailed classifications.
  • Sea snake (n): The common name for any snake within this family.
    • A sea snake from the family Hydrophidae washed ashore.
Synonyms
  • Sea snakes: The common, non-scientific term for members of this family.
  • Marine elapids: A descriptive term highlighting their classification within the Elapidae family (though Hydrophidae is often treated as a separate family).
Related Phrases
  • Member of the Hydrophidae: A phrase used to specify an organism's taxonomic grouping.
    • The banded sea krait is a well-known member of the Hydrophidae.
Noun
  1. sea snakes

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