family todidae
Definition
Noun: - A family of birds within the order Coraciiformes: Family Todidae is the scientific taxonomic classification for a small group of birds known as todies. These are small, brightly colored, insectivorous birds found exclusively in the Caribbean.
Usage
- The term is used primarily in scientific, ornithological, and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of birds.
- It is a singular, collective noun referring to the entire family as a unit.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In formal biological writing, the family name is often italicized: .
- It can be used in a phylogenetic context to discuss evolutionary relationships:
Variants and Related Words
- Tody (plural: todies): The common name for any bird species belonging to the family Todidae.
- The Cuban tody is a member of the family Todidae.
- Coraciiformes: The larger biological order that includes families such as Todidae (todies), Alcedinidae (kingfishers), and Meropidae (bee-eaters).
Synonyms
- Todies (when referring to the member birds collectively, though this is less formal than the taxonomic term).
Notes
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specialized scientific term. Its usage is confined to academic and descriptive contexts in biology and zoology.
Noun
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a family of birds of the order Coraciiformes
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