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gavialidae

 

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Noun gavialidae has 1 sense
  1. Gavialidae, family Gavialidae - gavials
    --1 is a kind of reptile family
    --1 is a member of Crocodylia, order Crocodylia, Crocodilia, order Crocodilia
    --1 has members: Gavialis, genus Gavialis

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Gavialidae

Description:

Gavialidae refers to a family of long and slender-snouted crocodilians that are commonly known as gharials. They are native to the Indian subcontinent and are characterized by their narrow and elongated jaws, which mainly serve to catch fish.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Refers to a family of crocodilians, characterized by their long snouts.
  2. Noun: Used to denote an individual belonging to the family Gavialidae, such as a gharial.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The Gavialidae family is known for its unique physical features, particularly the elongated jaws.
  2. A gharial is a member of the Gavialidae family and is well-adapted to hunting fish in rivers.

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