lutrinae

Thân thiện

A family of lutrinae swims together in a clear river.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic subdivision: In some biological classification systems, "Lutrinae" refers to a subfamily within the family Mustelidae, comprising the otters.

Usage Notes

• "Lutrinae" is a specialized scientific term used primarily in zoology and taxonomy. It is not commonly used in everyday language.
• It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun denoting a specific taxonomic group.
• The term is typically used in academic, research, or wildlife conservation contexts when discussing the classification, biology, or ecology of otters.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Lutrinae are characterized by their aquatic adaptations.
  • This study focuses on the evolutionary history of the subfamily Lutrinae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank (subfamily) below "family" (Mustelidae) and above "genus" (e.g., , ).
  • The species is classified under the subfamily Lutrinae.

Variants and Related Words

• Otter (n): The common name for any member of the subfamily Lutrinae.
  • The river otter is a playful animal.
• Mustelidae (n): The biological family that includes weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, and minks. Lutrinae is a subfamily within Mustelidae.
  • Skunks were once considered part of the Mustelidae family.

Synonyms

• Otter subfamily: A descriptive synonym.
• (There are no direct common-language synonyms for this precise taxonomic term.)

Notes on Meaning

• The reference context specifies that this subdivision is "not used in some classifications." This means that some modern taxonomic systems may not formally recognize "Lutrinae" as a subfamily, or may group otters differently. Therefore, its usage can depend on the specific classification system being followed.

Học thuật

Noun

1. subdivision not used in some classifications: otters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Lutrinae
• subfamily Lutrinae