Aepyorniformes
Definition
- Noun:
- An extinct order of large, flightless birds: Aepyorniformes refers to a taxonomic order that includes the elephant birds, which were massive, flightless birds native to Madagascar that are now extinct.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Aepyorniformes included some of the largest birds to have ever existed.
- Scientists study fossils to learn more about the biology of Aepyorniformes.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The term is used in scientific classification to group these specific extinct birds.
- The order Aepyorniformes is distinct from other ratite birds like ostriches and emus.
Variants and Related Words
- Aepyornithidae (n): The family name within the order Aepyorniformes, containing the elephant birds.
- The family Aepyornithidae belongs to the order Aepyorniformes.
- Elephant bird (n): The common name for birds in this order.
- The elephant bird was a member of the Aepyorniformes.
Synonyms
- Elephant birds: The common name for the birds belonging to this order.
Noun
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huge extinct flightless birds: elephant birds
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