anhingidae

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Noun anhingidae has 1 sense

Anhingidae, family Anhingidae - snakebirds
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Pelecaniformes, order Pelecaniformes
--₁ has members: genus Anhinga

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Anhingidae

(Noun) Definition: Anhingidae is a family of aquatic birds, also known as darters or snakebirds, characterized by their long necks and sharp beaks.

Example Sentence 1: The Anhingidae are excellent swimmers and divers, using their long necks to spear fish underwater.

Example Sentence 2: The snakebird, a member of the Anhingidae family, is often seen perching on trees with its wings spread wide to dry them after swimming.

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