Fulmarus

Thân thiện

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of seabirds: Fulmarus is the genus name for a group of pelagic birds commonly known as fulmars. These birds are part of the family Procellariidae (the petrels and shearwaters). The genus is characterized by its stout, gull-like appearance, tube-shaped nostrils, and a distinctive flight pattern involving stiff-winged gliding.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is a common sight in the North Atlantic.
  • Ornithologists study the feeding habits of Fulmarus species to understand marine ecosystems.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The name is used in scientific classification to group specific species of fulmars.
  • The genus Fulmarus includes both the Northern and Southern Fulmar.

Variants and Related Words

• Fulmar (n): The common name for any bird within the genus .
  • A fulmar was spotted following the fishing boat.

Synonyms

• Procellariid (n): A member of the family Procellariidae, which includes fulmars, petrels, and shearwaters. (This is a broader category.)
• Tubenose (n): Informal term for seabirds in the order Procellariiformes, characterized by tubular nostrils. (This is a much broader category.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. fulmars

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Fulmarus
• genus Fulmarus