order picariae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic term in ornithology: "order Picariae" is a term used in some biological classification systems to group together certain bird families. It is noted as being nearly equivalent to the order Coraciiformes, which includes birds like kingfishers, bee-eaters, rollers, and hornbills.
Usage Notes
- The term "order Picariae" is primarily used in historical or specialized scientific contexts related to bird taxonomy. It is not a term found in everyday language.
- In modern ornithological classification, the grouping "Coraciiformes" is more standard and widely accepted. "Order Picariae" may appear in older literature or in specific taxonomic frameworks.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The now-obsolete order Picariae included families now placed in Coraciiformes and other groups.
- Some 19th-century classification systems used the term order Picariae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic discussion: The term may be used when discussing the history of bird classification or comparing different taxonomic systems.
- The debate centered on whether the order Picariae was a natural grouping or an artificial assemblage.
Variants and Related Words
- Picarian (adj): Pertaining to the order Picariae.
- The picarian birds shared certain anatomical features.
- Coraciiformes (n): The modern taxonomic order considered nearly equivalent.
- Kingfishers and bee-eaters belong to the order Coraciiformes.
Synonyms
- Coraciiformes (in the specific sense noted in the definition as being nearly equivalent).
Important Note
- There are no idioms, phrasal verbs, or common phrases associated with this highly specialized scientific term. Its usage is confined to academic and historical texts in zoology and ornithology.
Noun
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term used in some classifications as nearly equivalent to the order Coraciiformes
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