proteidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of aquatic salamanders: "Proteidae" is the scientific name for a family of permanently aquatic salamanders, commonly known as mud puppies or waterdogs. These amphibians are characterized by retaining larval features like external gills throughout their adult life (a condition known as neoteny).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Proteidae are fascinating to biologists because of their neotenic characteristics.
    • This specimen belongs to the family Proteidae, which includes the common mudpuppy.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific literature to classify a specific group of salamanders.
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of the Proteidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Proteid (adj, archaic): Pertaining to or characteristic of the family Proteidae.
  • Mud puppy (n): A common name for salamanders in the genus , which is part of the family Proteidae.
  • Waterdog (n): Another common name for members of this family.
Synonyms
  • Mud puppies (common name)
  • Waterdogs (common name)
Noun
  1. mud puppies

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