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family Suidae

family Suidae

8.5
A group of animals like pigs with stout bodies and short legs
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˈsuːɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Suidae
  • Members of the family Suidae are known for their keen sense of smell and omnivorous feeding habits.

Examples

  • The family Suidae includes both wild and domesticated species found around the world.

  • The family Suidae includes various species of pigs.

  • Scientists have studied the evolutionary history of the family Suidae for decades.

  • Did you know that the family Suidae is known for its intelligence?

  • The family Suidae consists of animals like pigs and wild boars that are adapted to diverse environments.

  • In agricultural settings, members of the family Suidae are often bred for their meat and other resources.

  • Researchers have discovered that the family Suidae plays a significant role in their ecosystems by foraging for food.

Synonyms

Suidae
vsfamily Suidae
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A family of animals that includes pigs and boars

adds body shape short legs and omnivorous diet

Surface Forms

family Suidae singular
families Suidae plural

Morphology

family + Suidae

This is a literal taxonomic construction: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the taxon name 'Suidae' directly denotes the biological family called Suidae. Taxonomic naming is compositional and cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Family Suidae may come from the Latin word 'sus', which means 'pig'. So Suidae literally names the group of pigs, boars and hogs today.