Somateria
Definition
- Noun:
- Eider ducks: "Somateria" is the scientific genus name for a group of large sea ducks commonly known as eiders. These birds are known for their soft, valuable down.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied several species within the genus Somateria.
- Somateria ducks are well-adapted to cold marine environments.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific or ornithological contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific taxonomic group.
- The conservation status varies among the species of Somateria.
Variants and Related Words
- Eider (n): The common name for ducks of the genus .
- The eider is famous for its down.
- Somateria mollissima (n): The scientific name for the common eider.
- Somateria spectabilis (n): The scientific name for the king eider.
Synonyms
- Eider duck: A common synonym referring to the same birds.
- Sea duck: A broader category that includes eiders ().
Noun
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eider ducks
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