Apterygidae (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the order Apterygiformes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Apterygidae family is coextensive with the order Apterygiformes, comprising large, flightless birds endemic to New Zealand.
- The kiwi belongs to the Apterygidae family, which is the only family within the order Apterygiformes.
- The Apterygidae family consists of five species of kiwi, all of which are part of the order Apterygiformes.
- In the order Apterygiformes, the Apterygidae family is the sole representative, encompassing the various kiwi species.
- The Apterygidae family, being coextensive with the order Apterygiformes, includes the great spotted kiwi and other related species.