family holothuridae

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family holothuridae

A sea cucumber from the family Holothuridae rests on the sandy ocean floor.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic family of sea cucumbers: "family Holothuridae" is the scientific name for a specific family of echinoderms within the class Holothuroidea, commonly known as sea cucumbers. This family groups together related genera and species of these marine animals.
Usage Notes
  • The term "family Holothuridae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, and taxonomic contexts. It is a formal biological classification.
  • In writing, the family name is typically italicized. The word "family" itself is often not italicized when used in the full phrase (e.g., the family ).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The species was reclassified into the family Holothuridae.
    • Researchers are studying the biodiversity within the family Holothuridae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank. For example: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Echinodermata; Class: Holothuroidea; Family: Holothuridae.
    • The taxonomic description places this genus firmly within the family Holothuridae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Holothuridae (n): The core taxonomic name, often used synonymously with "family Holothuridae" in technical writing.
    • Holothuridae includes many commercially important species.
  • Holothurid (n/adjective): A common name for a member of this family; also used as an adjective meaning "of or relating to the Holothuridae".
    • The holothurid population has declined. / We observed a holothurid species.
  • Holothuroidea (n): The class to which this family belongs, encompassing all sea cucumbers.
  • Sea cucumber (n): The common English name for animals in the class Holothuroidea, including those in the family Holothuridae.
Synonyms
  • Holothurid family: A less formal way to refer to the taxonomic group.
  • (There are no direct common-language synonyms for this precise scientific term.)
Related Phrases
  • Member of the Holothuridae: A phrase used to describe an organism's classification.
    • This sea cucumber is a member of the Holothuridae.
  • Type genus: Within taxonomy, is the type genus for the family Holothuridae.
family holothuridae

A sea cucumber from the family Holothuridae rests on the sandy ocean floor.

Noun
  1. a family of Holothuroidea

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