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Xenopodidae (Noun)

Meaning

In some classifications the family of the genus Xenopus which is otherwise included in the family Pipidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Xenopodidae family is sometimes considered a distinct group within the order Anura, separate from the Pipidae family.
  • Some taxonomists argue that Xenopodidae should be recognized as a separate family due to distinct morphological characteristics.
  • In some classifications, the genus Xenopus is placed within the family Xenopodidae, rather than Pipidae.
  • The Xenopodidae family is thought to have diverged from the Pipidae family millions of years ago, resulting in distinct evolutionary paths.
  • Researchers have proposed the recognition of Xenopodidae as a separate family based on molecular and morphological evidence.

Synonyms

  • Family Xenopodidae
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