Definition

Noun: - A specific seabird species: Uria aalge is the scientific name for the common murre, a seabird of the auk family. It is the most numerous and widespread species of murre.

Usage

• The term is used in formal, scientific, and ornithological contexts to precisely identify this specific bird species. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• Example: "The study focused on the breeding habits of along the North Atlantic coast."

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature, denotes the genus, and is the specific epithet. The full name is always italicized in print.
• Example: "The population density of is a key indicator of marine ecosystem health."

Variants and Related Words

• Common murre: The standard English name for .
• Thin-billed murre: An alternative common name used in some regions.
• Uria: The genus to which this bird belongs, which also includes the thick-billed murre ().

Synonyms

• Common murre
• Thin-billed murre

Related Terms

• Alcidae: The bird family (auks) to which belongs.
• Seabird: A general term for birds that live primarily in marine environments.
• Guillemot: A common name for birds in the genera and .

Noun

1. the most frequent variety of murre