Strigiform: meaning, definitions and examples

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strigiform

 

[ strษชdส’ษชfษ”rm ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

nocturnal, owl-like, raptor.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrigiforme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเคœเคผเคฟเค—เฅ‹เคซเคผเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strigiformes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ strigiform

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฟัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strigiforme

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฏใƒญใ‚ฆ็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท strigiforme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrigiforme

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท strigiform

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ฌ๋นผ๋ฏธ๋ชฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทูŠูˆุฑ ุงู„ุจูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sovy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sovy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œซๅคด้นฐ็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sove

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ugla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏั€ะบั–ั‚ั‚ำ™ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑรงanquzu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrigiforme

Etymology

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.