subfamily Perdicidae
- noun
- /sʌbˈfæmɪli pərˈdɪsɪdeɪ/
- Specialized
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subfamilia Perdicidae
- The subfamily Perdicidae includes various species of partridges.
Examples
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The subfamily Perdicidae contains many species commonly found throughout Europe and Asia.
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Recent research has led to the reclassification of several birds within the subfamily Perdicidae.
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Hunting regulations for the subfamily Perdicidae vary depending on the country and conservation status.
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Did you know that the subfamily Perdicidae consists of Old World partridges?
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The subfamily Perdicidae includes partridges that are often found in grasslands and open forests.
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In ornithology, the classification of the subfamily Perdicidae helps researchers understand the diversity of Old World partridges.
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Birdwatchers often seek to identify species within the subfamily Perdicidae during their observations in rural areas.
Synonyms
A group of birds that live on the ground, like partridges
A group of birds like partridges found in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the lexical elements 'subfamily' (a taxonomic rank below family) with the family name 'Perdicidae', so a learner who knows both terms can infer it denotes the subgroup within that bird family (i.e. the group of partridges). Taxonomic naming is systematic and cross-linguistically familiar, making the meaning directly derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Subfamily Perdicidae comes from the words subfamily, meaning a smaller group inside a family, and Perdicidae, which comes from an old word for 'partridge'. So the name simply means a small scientific group for partridge birds found in Europe and Asia.
