family Opisthocomidae
- noun
- /ˈfæmɪli ˌɒpɪsθoʊˈkoʊmɪdeɪ/
- Specialized
- The family Opisthocomidae contains only one living species, the hoatzin, found in South America.
Examples
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The digestive system of birds in the family Opisthocomidae is unique among all birds.
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Birdwatchers are excited to spot members of the family Opisthocomidae in the Amazon rainforest.
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Researchers debated the evolutionary origins of the family Opisthocomidae for decades.
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The family Opisthocomidae includes only one living species.
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Did you know the family Opisthocomidae is native to South America?
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The family Opisthocomidae is known for its distinctive appearance and diet among birds.
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Scientists are studying the family Opisthocomidae to understand their unique regenerative digestive system.
Synonyms
A group of tropical South American birds that includes the hoatzin
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a transparent taxonomic construction: combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Opisthocomidae' directly yields the meaning ‘the bird family called Opisthocomidae’ (i.e. the group containing the hoatzin). Such name‑based compositional patterns are common cross‑linguistically, so a learner who knows both constituents can reliably infer the MWE’s meaning.
Etymology
Family Opisthocomidae is the scientific name for the small animal family that contains the unusual South American bird called the 'hoatzin'. Here family means a group of related animals and Opisthocomidae is the name of that group, so imagine one tiny family house with one odd member. So when you see family Opisthocomidae, remember it points to that one special bird family.
