order podicipediformes

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic order of birds: "Order Podicipediformes" is the scientific name for the taxonomic order comprising all grebes. These are aquatic diving birds found in freshwater habitats worldwide.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of order Podicipediformes.
    • Grebes, belonging to order Podicipediformes, are known for their elaborate courtship dances.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological and ornithological contexts to classify grebes at the order level, which is above the family level (Podicipedidae).
    • The fossil record provides insights into the early members of order Podicipediformes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Podicipediformes (n): The same term, often used without "order" in specialized contexts.
  • Grebe (n): The common name for any bird within this order.
  • Podicipedidae (n): The family name within the order Podicipediformes, encompassing all grebe species.
Synonyms
  • Grebes: The common English name for the birds constituting this order.
Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, precise scientific meaning. It does not have different everyday meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs, as it is a specialized taxonomic designation.

Noun
  1. grebes

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