Strigiform: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
strigiform
[ strษชdสษชfษrm ]
related to owls
The term 'strigiform' refers to characteristics or features pertaining to or resembling owls, which belong to the order Strigiformes. It is commonly used in ornithology to classify and describe owl species and their behaviors.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The strigiform species are known for their nocturnal habits.
- A strigiform silhouette is often spotted at night.
- Researchers study strigiform adaptations to various ecosystems.
Translations
Translations of the word "strigiform" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estrigiforme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคเคผเคฟเคเฅเคซเคผเฅเคฐเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Strigiformes
๐ฎ๐ฉ strigiform
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฟััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ strigiforme
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฏใญใฆ็ฎ
๐ซ๐ท strigiforme
๐ช๐ธ estrigiforme
๐น๐ท strigiform
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋นผ๋ฏธ๋ชฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุทููุฑ ุงูุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ sovy
๐ธ๐ฐ sovy
๐จ๐ณ ็ซๅคด้นฐ็ฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ sove
๐ฎ๐ธ ugla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฏัะบัััำั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑรงanquzu
๐ฒ๐ฝ estrigiforme
Word origin
The term 'strigiform' is derived from the Latin word 'strix', which means 'owl', combined with the suffix '-iform', indicating 'in the form of' or 'similar to'. The Latin roots of 'strix' can be traced back to ancient Rome, where owls were regarded as omens and were often linked with various myths and symbols. The study of owls and their classification as a distinct group in the animal kingdom started to formalize in the 18th century as ornithologists began categorizing birds based on their physical features and behaviors. The order Strigiformes, which includes all owl species, was established through a combination of morphological studies and behavioral observations, giving rise to the use of 'strigiform' in scientific contexts.