family gekkonidae
Definition
- Noun:
- Family Gekkonidae: A taxonomic family of reptiles comprising the geckos, characterized by their adhesive toe pads, lack of eyelids, and vocalizations.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Gekkonidae includes over a thousand species of geckos.
- Biologists study the unique adhesive properties of the feet in the family Gekkonidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific contexts to classify a specific group of lizards.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the family Gekkonidae based on its morphological traits.
Variants and Related Words
- Gekkonid (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the family Gekkonidae.
- The gekkonid lineage is diverse and widespread.
Synonyms
- Geckos: The common name for the members of this family.
Noun
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geckos
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