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family hydrophidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family hydrophidae has 1 sense
  1. Hydrophidae, family Hydrophidae - sea snakes
    --1 is a kind of reptile family
    --1 is a member of Serpentes, suborder Serpentes, Ophidia, suborder Ophidia
    --1 has members: sea snake

Definitions from the Web

Family Hydrophidae

Description:

The Family Hydrophidae, also known as sea snakes, is a group of highly venomous marine snakes found in tropical oceans worldwide. They have evolved to live exclusively in saltwater environments and possess unique adaptations for life at sea.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Biology:

In biology, Hydrophidae refers to a family of highly venomous sea snakes. These snakes have flattened tails, paddle-like scales, and a respiratory system adapted for underwater respiration.

Example sentence: The Hydrophidae family includes species like the Hydrophis belcheri and Aipysurus laevis.

Sense 2 - Ecology:

In ecology, Hydrophidae refers to a group of marine reptiles that play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. They primarily feed on fish and invertebrates, helping to maintain the balance of marine food chains.

Example sentence: The presence of numerous Hydrophidae in the coral reef ecosystem indicates a healthy marine environment.

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