Zoological Taxonomy

noun a type of freshwater fish

verb to complain or find fault constantly, typically about trivial matters

• The carp in the pond were meticulously cared for by the gardeners.
• I saw a bunch of carp swimming in the lake today.
• Those carp are huge, they must be eating well.
• His speech was as graceful as a carp swimming in a clear pond.

noun a taxonomic category that is below phylum and above class in biological classification

• The subphylum Chelicerata includes spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs.
• I learned about the subphylum Chelicerata in my biology class.
• Check out these cool creatures in the Chelicerata subphylum!
• Just like different species fall under the subphylum, we all have our own unique characteristics.

noun a type of dinosaur characterized by a hip structure similar to that of modern reptiles

• The saurischian dinosaurs were characterized by their hip structure, with a forward-pointing pubis bone.
• Did you know that the saurischian dinosaurs were the ancestors of modern birds?
• Those saurischian dinos were the real OGs of the prehistoric world.
• Her leadership style was like that of a saurischian, strong and commanding.

noun a member of a group of herbivorous dinosaurs characterized by a pelvic structure resembling that of birds

adjective relating to or characteristic of ornithischians

• The ornithischian dinosaurs were characterized by a pelvic structure similar to that of modern birds.
• Did you know that ornithischian dinosaurs had a hip structure similar to birds?
• Those ornithischian dinos had hips like birds, pretty cool right?
• Her dance moves were as graceful as an ornithischian dinosaur's hip structure.

noun a taxonomic genus within the family Acanthosomatidae

• Acanthosomas are a type of shield bug known for their distinctive spiny appearance.
• I saw some acanthosomas crawling on the leaves in the garden.
• Those acanthosomas look pretty cool with all their spikes.
• The acanthosomas stood out in the field like little armored warriors.

noun a taxonomic genus within the family Phasianidae, consisting of the Congo peafowl, a species of bird native to the Congo Basin in central Africa

• The afropavo is a species of bird native to the forests of Africa.
• Have you ever seen an afropavo in person? They have such beautiful plumage.
• I heard that afropavos are really rare and hard to spot in the wild.
• Her colorful outfit made her look like an afropavo strutting through the party.

noun Agaontidae is a noun referring to a family of parasitic wasps in the order Hymenoptera, known for their ability to control populations of insect pests.

• The Agaontidae is a family of beetles known for their unique mating rituals.
• I read an interesting article about Agaontidae beetles and their behavior.
• Those Agaontidae bugs are pretty cool, huh?
• The Agaontidae beetles symbolize resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.