upupidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of birds: Upupidae is the scientific family name for a group of birds known as hoopoes. It is used in biological classification (taxonomy).
Usage Notes
- The word "Upupidae" is a specialized term used primarily in scientific, zoological, or ornithological contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
- It is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a single taxonomic group (e.g., "Upupidae is a family...").
- It is typically written in italics in scientific texts, as is standard for genus and family names in biology.
Examples
- Noun:
- The Upupidae is a small family of birds characterized by their distinctive crowns of feathers.
- Ornithologists study the Upupidae to understand their evolutionary history.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank in biological classification.
- The order Bucerotiformes includes the family Upupidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Upupa (n): The genus within the family Upupidae, containing the Eurasian hoopoe ().
- hoopoe (n): The common name for birds belonging to the family Upupidae.
Synonyms
- hoopoe family: A less formal way to refer to the Upupidae.
Noun
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hoopoes
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