ornithorhynchidae
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic family containing the platypus: Ornithorhynchidae is the scientific family name for the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), a unique, egg-laying, semi-aquatic mammal native to eastern Australia and Tasmania. It is the sole extant family within the order Monotremata.
Usage
- The word is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to classify the platypus taxonomically.
- It refers to the family as a whole, not to an individual animal.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In phylogenetic studies, the term is used to discuss the lineage and characteristics that define this family.
- "Ornithorhynchid" (adjective/noun): Pertaining to or a member of the Ornithorhynchidae family.
- The ornithorhynchid lineage is ancient and distinct from other mammals.
Variants and Related Words
- Ornithorhynchus: The genus within the family Ornithorhynchidae, containing the single species (the platypus).
- Monotreme: The broader order of egg-laying mammals which includes the family Ornithorhynchidae.
- Platypus: The common name for the animal that constitutes this family.
Synonyms
- Platypus family: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
Notes
- There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly specialized scientific term.
- The family is monotypic, meaning it contains only one extant genus and species.
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platypus
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