gavidae

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gavidae

A loon from the gavidae family dives into a calm lake.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of aquatic birds: Gavidae is the scientific family name for the loon family, comprising large, fish-eating diving birds found in northern regions.
Usage
  • The term "Gavidae" is used primarily in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to classify a specific taxonomic family of birds.
  • It is a proper noun referring to the biological family classification.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The common loon belongs to the family Gavidae.
    • Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of Gavidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: Used to specify the family level in biological classification (Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Gaviiformes, Family: Gavidae).
Variants and Related Words
  • Gaviidae: An alternative, less common spelling for the same family name.
  • Loon (n): The common name for any bird within the family Gavidae.
  • Gavia (n): The genus within the family Gavidae, containing most loon species.
Synonyms
  • Loon family: The common English name for Gavidae.
  • Divers (chiefly British English): A colloquial name for these birds.
Related Terms
  • Gaviiformes (n): The biological order to which the family Gavidae belongs.
gavidae

A loon from the gavidae family dives into a calm lake.

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  1. loon family

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