Family Casuaridae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of large ostrich-like birds including cassowaries.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Casuariidae consists of large, flightless birds that include the lesser-known cassowaries.
- The order Casuariiformes contains a single family, Casuariidae, consisting of cassowaries and emus.
- Family Casuariidae can be found in the tropical regions of Australia and New Guinea.
- The large, ostrich-like birds in family Casuariidae have casque, or crest, on their heads which is used for communication.
- Family Casuariidae is divided into several species, including the southern, northern, and dwarf cassowaries.