pythonidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of snakes: "Pythonidae" is the scientific family name for a group of non-venomous constrictor snakes commonly known as pythons. In some biological classification systems, it is considered a distinct family separate from Boidae (the boas), comprising the pythons found in the Old World (Africa, Asia, and Australia).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The reticulated python is one of the largest species in the family Pythonidae.
- Biologists study the evolutionary history of Pythonidae to understand snake diversification.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to specify this particular clade of snakes.
- The research focused on the reproductive biology within Pythonidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Python (n): The common name for any snake belonging to the family Pythonidae.
- The Burmese python is a popular, though often problematic, pet.
- Pythoninae (n): A subfamily name sometimes used within Boidae that is roughly equivalent to Pythonidae in other classifications.
Synonyms
- Old World boas: A descriptive synonym referencing their geographical range and their constricting method of subduing prey, similar to boas. (Note: This is a contextual synonym based on the reference definition provided; in modern taxonomy, "boa" typically refers to the separate family Boidae.)
Related Phrases
- Family Pythonidae: The full, formal taxonomic designation.
- The specimen was definitively placed in the family Pythonidae.
Noun
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in some classifications a family separate from Boidae comprising Old World boas
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