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Diomedeidae

Diomedeidae

9.9
A group of very large seabirds with long wings that glide over the ocean
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪəˈmiːdeɪˌdaɪ/
  • Specialized
: Diomedeidae
  • All albatrosses belong to the Diomedeidae, a group distinguished by remarkable flight endurance.

Examples

  • The Diomedeidae family includes some of the largest seabirds in the world.

  • The Diomedeidae are notable for their extensive wingspans, allowing them to glide long distances over the ocean.

  • Researchers observed several species within the Diomedeidae family during the migration season.

  • Many species of Diomedeidae are known for their impressive wingspans.

  • All albatrosses belong to the Diomedeidae, a family of large seabirds known for their remarkable flight endurance.

  • Researchers observed several species within the Diomedeidae family, which are native to the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific.

  • The Diomedeidae family comprises some of the largest seabirds in the world, characterized by their impressive wingspans.

Synonyms

family Diomedeidae
vsDiomedeidae
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of large seabirds called albatrosses that live mainly in the Southern Ocean and North Pacific

has identical meaning but uses a concise scientific label without extra words

Compounds

family Diomedeidae
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of large seabirds called albatrosses that live mainly in the Southern Ocean and North Pacific

Surface Forms

Diomedeidae singular
Diomedeaidae singular

Morphology

Diomedeidae = Diomedea (opaque) = Diomedea + idae

Formed by adding the specialized biological-family suffix '-idae' to a genus name; this taxonomic formation is specialized and not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Diomedeidae comes from the Greek name Diomedes and the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family'. So Diomedeidae is the family name given to the large sea birds called albatrosses, a simple way to remember these big ocean fliers share one family name.