family Opisthocomidae
Definition
Noun: - Family Opisthocomidae: A biological family of birds comprising a single extant species, the hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin). This family is characterized by unique anatomical features, such as a digestive system that uses bacterial fermentation in an enlarged crop, similar to that of ruminant mammals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The hoatzin is the sole member of the family Opisthocomidae.
- Ornithologists study the unique evolutionary position of the family Opisthocomidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific literature to place the hoatzin within the hierarchical system of biological classification (Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Opisthocomiformes, Family: Opisthocomidae).
Variants and Related Words
- Opisthocomidae: The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
- Opisthocomid (noun): A member of the family Opisthocomidae (e.g., "The opisthocomid is a fascinating bird.").
- Opisthocomid (adjective): Relating to the family Opisthocomidae (e.g., "opisthocomid characteristics").
Synonyms
- Hoatzin family: A common, non-scientific synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, specific meaning in the field of zoology and ornithology. It does not have general, idiomatic, or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is confined to scientific and academic contexts discussing bird taxonomy and evolution.
Noun
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comprising the hoatzins
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