phalangeridae

Thân thiện

A phalangeridae clings to a eucalyptus branch in a forest.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A family of marsupials: Phalangeridae is the scientific family name for a group of arboreal (tree-dwelling) marsupials, commonly including the various species of possums and cuscuses. This family is part of the order Diprotodontia.

Usage Notes

• "Phalangeridae" is a taxonomic term used primarily in scientific, zoological, and academic contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a family name).
• In non-scientific writing, the common names for animals in this family (e.g., possum, cuscus) are used instead.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The research paper focused on the evolutionary history of the family Phalangeridae.
  • Biologists classify the spotted cuscus within Phalangeridae.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used to discuss cladistics, morphology, and the phylogenetic relationships between marsupial species.
• In taxonomic hierarchy, Phalangeridae is a family that falls under the suborder Phalangeriformes.

Variants and Related Words

• Phalangerid (noun/adjective): A member of the Phalangeridae family; relating to this family.
  • The phalangerid displayed typical nocturnal behavior.
• Phalanger (noun): A common name for some genera within Phalangeridae, especially (brushtail possums).
  • The common brushtail phalanger is widespread in Australia.

Synonyms

• Possum family (common, non-scientific synonym)
• Cuscus family (common, non-scientific synonym referring to a major subgroup)

Different Meanings

• This word has only one specific meaning as a zoological family name. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. phalangers; koalas

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Phalangeridae
• family Phalangeridae