leiopelmatidae
Definition
Noun: 1. A family of primitive frogs: Leiopelmatidae is the scientific name for a family of frogs considered evolutionarily primitive. This family is native to New Zealand.
Usage Notes
- "Leiopelmatidae" is a specialized term used primarily in scientific contexts like zoology, biology, and taxonomy.
- It functions as a proper noun (the official name of a taxonomic family) and is typically capitalized, though it is often seen in lowercase in running text.
- It is not used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The Leiopelmatidae are of great interest to evolutionary biologists.
- Species within the family Leiopelmatidae have certain skeletal features absent in more modern frogs.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of Leiopelmatidae.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe characteristics of this family.
- They studied Leiopelmatidae fossils.
- The Leiopelmatidae species are terrestrial.
Variants and Related Words
- Leiopelma (noun): The genus name for the living species within the family Leiopelmatidae. Example: is one species.
- New Zealand primitive frogs (noun phrase): The common name for members of the family Leiopelmatidae.
- Archaeobatrachia (noun): The suborder to which the family Leiopelmatidae belongs, containing other primitive frog families.
Synonyms
- Primitive New Zealand frogs (noun phrase): This is the direct descriptive synonym provided in the reference context.
Different Meanings
- There are no other common meanings for this word. It refers exclusively to this specific biological taxon.
Noun
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primitive New Zealand frogs
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