order Cuculiformes

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Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic order of birds: "Order Cuculiformes" is the scientific classification for a specific group of birds, primarily comprising cuckoos, roadrunners, coucals, and the turacos (also spelled touracos).

Usage
  • Scientific Classification: The term is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or ornithological contexts to categorize and discuss this bird order.
    • The cuckoo belongs to the order Cuculiformes.
    • Ornithologists study the evolutionary traits shared by all members of Cuculiformes.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank (order) within the biological classification system (taxonomy).
    • The class Aves (birds) is divided into several orders, such as Cuculiformes and Passeriformes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cuculiform (adjective): Of or relating to the order Cuculiformes.
    • The museum displayed a specimen with distinct cuculiform characteristics.
Different Meanings / Contexts

This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy and does not have general English usage outside this scientific context.

Synonyms
  • Cuculiformes (The term is its own scientific synonym; there is no common English synonym for this taxonomic rank.)
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

Given its highly specialized nature, "order Cuculiformes" does not have associated phrasal verbs or idioms. Related terms are other taxonomic ranks or member birds. - Family Cuculidae: The family within Cuculiformes that includes cuckoos and roadrunners. - Family Musophagidae: The family within Cuculiformes that includes turacos.

Noun
  1. cuckoos; touracos; etc.

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