family sulidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of seabirds: "Family Sulidae" is the scientific name for a family of medium to large seabirds within the order Suliformes. This family comprises gannets and boobies, birds known for their plunge-diving hunting technique.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Sulidae includes species found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide.
- Ornithologists study the evolutionary history of the family Sulidae.
- Members of the family Sulidae have long wings and pointed bills.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific and academic contexts to specify a precise biological classification.
- The genus Morus (gannets) and the genus Sula (boobies) belong to the family Sulidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Sulid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Sulidae, or pertaining to this family.
- The sulid population on the island is thriving.
- Sula (noun): A genus within the family Sulidae, containing the boobies.
- Morus (noun): A genus within the family Sulidae, containing the gannets.
Synonyms
- Gannet and booby family: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
Related Phrases
- Sulidae family: An alternative phrasing with the same meaning.
- The Sulidae family is characterized by its aerial diving.
Noun
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gannets and boobies
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