family Ranidae

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Definition

Noun: - A nearly cosmopolitan family of amphibians: "Family Ranidae" refers to a taxonomic family of frogs commonly known as true frogs. This family has a widespread, nearly global distribution.

Usage
  • The term "Family Ranidae" is used in scientific and biological contexts to classify a specific group of amphibians within the order Anura.
  • It is typically used with a singular verb, as it refers to a single taxonomic group.
Examples
  • In a biological text:
    • The family Ranidae includes many common pond and lake frogs.
    • Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of the family Ranidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank (family) within biological classification.
    • The species was recently reclassified from the family Dendrobatidae to the family Ranidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ranid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Ranidae; pertaining to the family Ranidae.
    • The ranid population in the wetland is thriving.
  • True frogs (common name): The informal, non-scientific name for members of the family Ranidae.
Synonyms
  • True frogs: This is the common name synonym for the family.
  • (Note: In strict scientific classification, there are no direct synonyms for taxonomic family names.)
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Anura: The order to which the family Ranidae belongs.
  • Amphibian: The class of animals that includes the family Ranidae.
Noun
  1. a family nearly cosmopolitan in distribution: true frogs

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