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family sirenidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family sirenidae has 1 sense
  1. Sirenidae, family Sirenidae - sirens
    --1 is a kind of amphibian family
    --1 is a member of Urodella, order Urodella, Caudata, order Caudata
    --1 has members: genus Siren

Definitions from the Web

Family Sirenidae

Description:

The Sirenidae family, commonly known as the sirens, is a group of aquatic salamanders found in North America. They are characterized by their long bodies, absence of hind limbs, and external gills. Sirens have the ability to produce vocalizations, hence their name, and they are primarily nocturnal hunters.

Sample Sentences:

  • The family Sirenidae includes four species: the lesser siren, greater siren, southern dwarf siren, and eastern dwarf siren.
  • Sirenidae are fascinating creatures due to their unique body structure and adaptation to an aquatic lifestyle.
  • The sirens from the family Sirenidae are excellent swimmers, using their long, slender bodies to maneuver through the water effortlessly.
  • When threatened, Sirenidae can emit a loud siren-like sound as a defense mechanism.
  • Although belonging to the same family, the lesser siren and greater siren exhibit slight differences in size and habitat preferences.

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