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family Hydrophidae

family Hydrophidae

9.5
Sea snakes with poison that live mainly in the Indo-Pacific Ocean
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli haɪˈdrɒfɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Hydrophidae
  • The family Hydrophidae includes about 60 species of highly venomous sea snakes.

Examples

  • Did you know that the family Hydrophidae is found mainly in the Indo-Pacific?

  • The family Hydrophidae includes several species of venomous sea snakes.

  • Members of the family Hydrophidae are well adapted to life in saltwater.

  • Researchers observed breeding behavior unique to the family Hydrophidae during the marine survey.

  • The family Hydrophidae is known for its remarkable ability to swim efficiently in ocean waters.

  • Scientists are studying the family Hydrophidae to understand their unique adaptations to aquatic life.

  • The family Hydrophidae consists of some of the most venomous snakes found in tropical regions.

Synonyms

Hydrophidae
vsfamily Hydrophidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Sea snakes with venom that live in warm Indian and Pacific waters

emphasizes their aquatic body adaptations for living in water

Surface Forms

family Hydrophidae singular
families Hydrophidae plural

Morphology

family + Hydrophidae

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the proper name 'Hydrophidae' (a group of venomous sea snakes); the overall meaning is directly derived from the constituents. Taxonomic constructions like 'family X' are cross-linguistically common and follow regular compositional patterns, so a learner who knows both words would readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Family Hydrophidae comes from the word hydro meaning 'water' and the ending -idae meaning 'family'. So it is a simple name for 'a family of sea snakes' that live in salt water and are often venomous.