also: がんかもか
noun
Anatidae; duck family
Taxonomic family name for ducks, geese, and swans. Used in biological and birdwatching contexts.
ガンカモ科にはカモやハクチョウが含まれる。
The Anatidae family includes ducks and swans.
Sometimes used interchangeably, but ガンカモ科 is the more precise modern term for the entire family.
Compound of ガン (雁, 'wild goose'), カモ (鴨, 'duck'), and 科 (family). The name reflects the two most familiar groups in the family.