gekkonidae

Thân thiện

A gecko from the family Gekkonidae climbs up a smooth windowpane.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of reptiles: "Gekkonidae" is the scientific name for a taxonomic family comprising the geckos. This family is characterized by lizards that typically have adhesive toe pads, lack eyelids, and are often nocturnal.

Usage

• The word "Gekkonidae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to classify and discuss this specific family of lizards. It is a proper noun (the name of a family) and is often capitalized.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Gekkonidae family includes over a thousand species.
  • Researchers studied the adhesive properties of the Gekkonidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, "Gekkonidae" is used to group genera and species that share common characteristics distinct from other lizard families.
  • The specimen was definitively placed within the Gekkonidae based on its toe pad morphology.

Variants and Related Words

• Gecko (n): The common name for any lizard belonging to the family Gekkonidae.
  • A gecko crawled up the wall.
• Gekkonid (adj/n): Pertaining to the Gekkonidae; also used as a noun meaning a member of this family.
  • The gekkonid anatomy is fascinating.

Synonyms

• Gecko family: A less formal way to refer to the Gekkonidae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. geckos

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Gekkonidae
• family Gekkonidae