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