family Alaudidae
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- noun
- /ˈfæmɪli əˈloʊɪdeɪ/
- Specialized
- The family Alaudidae includes many species of larks.
Examples
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Most members of the family Alaudidae are found in open habitats such as grasslands and deserts.
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The family Alaudidae consists of various lark species that are most commonly found in Europe and Asia.
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The family Alaudidae includes many species renowned for their elaborate songs and aerial displays.
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Variation in plumage color among the family Alaudidae helps the birds blend into their environments.
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Did you know that the family Alaudidae is known for its beautiful songs?
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Birdwatchers often enjoy observing the family Alaudidae due to their melodic singing and unique behaviors.
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Many scientists study the family Alaudidae to understand their adaptations to different habitats and climates.
Synonyms
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A group of small to medium songbirds called larks living mainly in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase simply combines 'family' (a grouping of related species) with the proper name 'Alaudidae' (the name of a bird family), so its meaning — the taxonomic family called Alaudidae — is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a standard, compositional taxonomic construction found across languages and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
Family Alaudidae comes from the old Latin word 'alauda', which meant 'lark', a small singing bird that often flies up and sings above open fields. The family ending shows a group of related birds in Alaudidae, so the name points to these songbirds that live in grasslands and deserts.