tenrecidae

Thân thiện

A tenrecidae forages for insects among the fallen leaves.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of small mammals: "Tenrecidae" is the scientific family name for a group of small, insect-eating mammals, including tenrecs and their extinct relatives. They are native to Madagascar and parts of Africa.

Usage

• The word "Tenrecidae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to classify and discuss this specific family of mammals.
• It functions as a proper noun (the official taxonomic name) and is often italicized in scientific writing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist specialized in studying the diverse species within the Tenrecidae.
  • Fossil evidence helps us understand the evolution of the Tenrecidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, "Tenrecidae" is the family level, falling under the order Afrosoricida.
• The common name for members of this family is "tenrecs."

Variants and Related Words

• Tenrec (n): The common name for any member of the family Tenrecidae.
  • The lowland streaked tenrec is a fascinating member of the Tenrecidae family.

Synonyms

• Tenrec family: A less formal way to refer to the Tenrecidae.

Different Meanings

• The word "Tenrecidae" has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy and does not have other common definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tenrecs and extinct related forms

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Tenrecidae
• family Tenrecidae