peramelidae
Definition
Proper noun A family of marsupial mammals commonly known as bandicoots. These are small to medium-sized, terrestrial omnivores found in Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a pointed snout and a compact body.
Usage
The term "Peramelidae" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as zoology, taxonomy, and wildlife biology to classify and discuss this specific family of marsupials. * The order Peramelemorphia includes the family Peramelidae. * Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of Peramelidae.
Examples
- The eastern barred bandicoot belongs to the family Peramelidae.
- Peramelidae are distinguished from bilbies, which belong to a separate family (Thylacomyidae) within the same order.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for several species within Peramelidae.
Advanced Usage
- As a taxonomic rank: In biological classification, Peramelidae is a family rank below the order Peramelemorphia and above the genus level (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Peramelemorphia (noun): The marsupial order to which the family Peramelidae belongs.
- Bandicoot (noun): The common name for most species within the Peramelidae family.
- Peramelid (noun/adjective): A member of the Peramelidae family; relating to the Peramelidae.
Synonyms
- Bandicoot family: A common, non-scientific synonym.
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.
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