Definition

Proper noun * Family Ambystomatidae: A taxonomic family of salamanders native to the Americas, commonly known as mole salamanders. Members of this family are characterized by their robust bodies, broad heads, and a life cycle that typically includes an aquatic larval stage and a terrestrial adult stage.

Usage

• The word "Ambystomatidae" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology, herpetology, and academic contexts.
• It is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a single taxonomic group.
• In formal writing, the family name is often italicized.

Examples

• The tiger salamander is one of the most well-known members of family Ambystomatidae.
• Family Ambystomatidae is distinguished from other salamander families by specific skeletal features.
• Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of Ambystomatidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to classify organisms. For example: Ambystoma Ambystomatidae

Variants and Related Words

• Ambystomatid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Ambystomatidae; of or relating to this family.
  • The ambystomatid salamanders were collected for the study.
• Ambystoma (proper noun): The type genus of the family Ambystomatidae, containing many species like the spotted salamander.

Synonyms

• Mole salamanders (common name): This is the widely used English common name for members of this family.
  • Family Ambystomatidae is also called the mole salamander family.

Different Meanings

This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific classification. It does not have general or idiomatic meanings outside of biology.

Noun

1. New World salamanders