gavialidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of reptiles: Gavialidae is the biological family name for a group of large, fish-eating crocodilians characterized by very long, narrow snouts.
- The family containing gharials: This family consists of the living gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) and its extinct relatives.
Usage
- The word "Gavialidae" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific lineage of crocodilians.
- It is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a taxonomic family.
Examples
- Noun:
- The Gavialidae family is distinguished from other crocodilians by its distinctive snout morphology.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for the sole surviving member of the Gavialidae, the gharial.
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic studies, the term "Gavialidae" is used to discuss evolutionary relationships within Crocodylia.
- The research paper explored the divergence time between Gavialidae and Alligatoridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Gavial (n): Another term for a member of the Gavialidae family, especially the gharial.
- Gharial (n): The common name for , the only living species in the family Gavialidae.
Synonyms
- Family Gavialidae: The full taxonomic designation.
- Gharial family: A common, less formal synonym.
Notes
- "Gavialidae" is a specialized term. In non-scientific contexts, the common name "gharial" is more frequently used to refer to the living animal.
- The plural form "gavialids" can be used to refer to multiple members of this family.
Noun
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gavials
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