PELECANIDAE Meaning and
Definition
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Pelecanidae is a biological term that refers to a family of large water birds commonly known as pelicans. It is derived from the Latin word "pelecanus," which means pelican. The family Pelecanidae is part of the order Pelecaniformes, which includes other species such as herons, ibises, and cormorants.
Pelicans are characterized by their long beaks and large throat pouches, which are used for catch and store fish while hunting. They have a distinct appearance with a long neck, short legs, and webbed feet. Typically, pelicans have a wingspan ranging from 1.8 to 3.6 meters.
Pelecanidae consists of eight different species that are found across various regions of the world, including both freshwater and coastal habitats. They are highly adapted to aquatic environments and are excellent divers and swimmers. Pelicans primarily feed on fish, though their diet may also include amphibians and crustaceans.
These birds are known for their unique hunting behavior, where they plunge dive from the air into the water to catch their prey. Once caught, they use their expandable throat pouch to drain out excess water before swallowing the food.
Pelecanidae has a significant ecological role in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems. They not only control fish populations but also provide important nutrients to other organisms through their droppings. Moreover, pelicans are also considered charismatic species and are often seen as symbols of conservation and natural beauty.
Common Misspellings for PELECANIDAE
- oelecanidae
- lelecanidae
- -elecanidae
- 0elecanidae
- pwlecanidae
- pslecanidae
- pdlecanidae
- prlecanidae
- p4lecanidae
- p3lecanidae
- pekecanidae
- pepecanidae
- peoecanidae
- pelwcanidae
- pelscanidae
- peldcanidae
- pelrcanidae
- pel4canidae
- pel3canidae
Etymology of PELECANIDAE
The word "pelecanidae" is derived from Greek, combining the words "pelekus" meaning "pelican" and "-idae" as a suffix indicating a family. Hence, "pelecanidae" refers to the family of birds known as pelicans.
Similar spelling words for PELECANIDAE
- pelecaniformes,
- polygonate,
- palagonite,
- balkanite,
- bilkent,
- pelecanoididae,
- balconette,
- blackened,
- BLKND,
- balconied,
- pelecanus,
- balyakinite,
- blechnoideae,
- balconet,
- blackand-white,
- soot-blackened,
- baligant,
- polygonhood,
- black hand.
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