Phalacrocoracidae (Noun)
Meaning
Cormorants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Phalacrocoracidae family consists of approximately 40 species of cormorants found around the world, often near coastal regions or inland water bodies.
- Cormorants, which belong to the Phalacrocoracidae family, have unique adaptations that help them dive efficiently in search of fish and aquatic creatures.
- Taxonomic studies show that the Phalacrocoracidae family diverged from its closest relatives over 50 million years ago and since then has evolved into a distinct group of birds.
- Members of the Phalacrocoracidae family exhibit different plumage colors, depending on their species, with the most common being black, white, and brown combinations.
- Conservation efforts have been initiated to protect certain species within the Phalacrocoracidae family due to habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change affecting their natural habitats.