laridae

Thân thiện

A tern from the family Laridae dives toward the ocean surface.

Definition

Noun: - A family of seabirds: Laridae is the scientific family name for a group of birds commonly known as gulls and terns. These are typically medium to large birds found near coastal and inland waters, known for their webbed feet and strong flying ability.

Usage

• The word Laridae is primarily used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to classify and discuss these birds as a taxonomic group.
• Example: "The biologist specialized in studying the behavior of birds within the family Laridae."
• Example: "Several species from the Laridae family can be observed at this estuary."

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological texts, Laridae may be discussed in relation to its subfamilies (e.g., Larinae for gulls, Sterninae for terns) or its place within the order Charadriiformes.
• Example: "Recent phylogenetic studies have led to debates about the classification of certain noddies within the Laridae."

Variants and Related Words

• Larid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Laridae; of or relating to the Laridae.
  • Example: "The survey recorded numerous larid species."
• Gull (noun): A common name for many birds in the subfamily Larinae.
• Tern (noun): A common name for many birds in the subfamily Sterninae.

Synonyms

• Gull family: A common, non-scientific synonym.
• Seagull family: A very informal and imprecise synonym, as not all Laridae are "seagulls."

Notes

• Laridae is a plural noun (treating the family as a collective group). When referring to a single bird, one would say "a larid" or "a member of the Laridae."
• The term is capitalized as it is a proper taxonomic name.

Học thuật

Noun

1. gull family: gulls and terns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Laridae
• family Laridae