Papilionidae: meaning, definitions and examples
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Papilionidae
[ หpรฆpษชหlษชษnaษชdiห ]
insect family
Papilionidae, commonly known as swallowtail butterflies, is a family of butterflies characterized by their vibrant colors and large size. These butterflies are known for their distinctive tail-like extensions on their hindwings. Found in diverse habitats across the globe, they are important for pollination and are often indicators of a healthy ecosystem.
Synonyms
Papilionid butterflies, swallowtail butterflies
Examples of usage
- The Papilionidae family includes many beautiful species.
- We spotted several Papilionidae butterflies in the garden.
- Papilionidae are known for their striking colors.
Translations
Translations of the word "Papilionidae" in other languages:
๐ต๐น Papilionidae
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคชเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคจเคฟเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Papilionidae
๐ฎ๐ฉ Papilionidae
๐บ๐ฆ ะะฐะฟัะปัะพะฝัะดะธ
๐ต๐ฑ Papilionidae
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใชใชใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท Papilionidae
๐ช๐ธ Papilionidae
๐น๐ท Papilionidae
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๋ฆฌ์จ๊ณผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุจููููููุฏุงู
๐จ๐ฟ Papilionidae
๐ธ๐ฐ Papilionidae
๐จ๐ณ ๅค่ถ็ง
๐ธ๐ฎ Papilionidae
๐ฎ๐ธ Papilionidae
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะะฐะฟะธะปะธะพะฝะธะดัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ Papilionidae
๐ฒ๐ฝ Papilionidae
Etymology
The term 'Papilionidae' is derived from Latin, where 'papilio' means 'butterfly.' The family's classification is rooted in the early studies of Lepidoptera, a group that encompasses all butterflies and moths. Scientific study of butterflies dates back to the 18th century when naturalists began to classify species based on their morphology and behavior. The family Papilionidae was formally recognized as a distinct group due to its unique characteristics, including their large size and distinctive wing shapes. Over the years, many species within this family have been studied for their ecological roles and their beauty has made them popular among butterfly enthusiasts.