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family Tytonidae

family Tytonidae

9.9
A group of owls that includes only barn owls
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli taɪˈtoʊnɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Tytonidae
  • The family Tytonidae includes several species of barn owls.

Examples

  • The family Tytonidae is separate from other owl families due to unique anatomical features.

  • All members of the family Tytonidae are known for their distinctive heart-shaped facial discs.

  • Research on the family Tytonidae has revealed much about the evolution of nocturnal birds.

  • Did you know that the family Tytonidae is known for its heart-shaped face?

  • The family Tytonidae includes various species of barn owls that hunt at night.

  • Birdwatchers often seek to observe members of the family Tytonidae in their natural habitats.

  • In Europe and North America, the family Tytonidae is commonly recognized for its distinctive hunting calls.

Synonyms

Tytonidae
vsfamily Tytonidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of owls that includes only barn owls with heart-shaped faces found around the world

is a basic classification that lacks descriptive face shape and range details

Surface Forms

family Tytonidae singular
families Tytonidae plural

Morphology

family + Tytonidae

This is a compositional taxonomic phrase: the noun 'family' (a rank in biological classification) combined with the proper name 'Tytonidae' yields the meaning 'the family Tytonidae (barn owls)'. Given knowledge of both constituents and basic scientific naming conventions, a B1 learner can directly derive the intended meaning, so it is transparent.

Etymology

Family Tytonidae comes from the name Tyto, a Greek word for 'owl', with the family part -idae added to show a group of related animals. That's why it is the scientific name for the group of barn owls.