manidae

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manidae

A pangolin, a member of the family Manidae, curls into a protective ball.

Definition

Proper noun * A taxonomic family within the order Pholidota. This family is comprised solely of the pangolins, or scaly anteaters, which are mammals characterized by their protective keratin scales.

Usage Notes
  • "Manidae" is a specialized term used in scientific classification (taxonomy). It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • As a proper noun referring to a specific taxonomic family, it is typically capitalized.
  • It is used with singular verb forms when referring to the family as a single unit (e.g., "Manidae is the family for pangolins").
Examples
  • The family Manidae includes eight extant species of pangolin.
  • All members of Manidae are covered in large, overlapping scales.
  • Zoologists study the evolutionary history of Manidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In phylogenetic discussions, "Manidae" is used to specify the clade containing all pangolin species, distinguishing them from other, now-extinct families within Pholidota.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pangolin (n): The common name for any mammal belonging to the family Manidae.
  • Pholidota (n): The biological order to which the family Manidae belongs.
  • Manis (n): A genus within the family Manidae, containing several pangolin species.
Synonyms
  • Pangolin family
Notes on Different Meanings

"Manidae" has only one specific meaning in modern English: it is the scientific family name for pangolins. It does not have general or idiomatic uses.

manidae

A pangolin, a member of the family Manidae, curls into a protective ball.

Noun
  1. coextensive with the order Pholidota

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