Uria aalge
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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
- the most frequent variety of murre