emu novaehollandiae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller: Emu novaehollandiae is the scientific name for the emu, a tall, flightless bird native to Australia. It is the second-largest living bird by height, after the ostrich.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Emu novaehollandiae is an iconic bird of the Australian outback.
- Scientists study the behavior of Emu novaehollandiae in its natural habitat.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other ratites (large flightless birds).
- The specimen was classified as Emu novaehollandiae.
Variants and Related Words
- Emu (n): The common name for .
- We saw an emu at the wildlife park.
- Dromaius novaehollandiae (n): A synonymous scientific name sometimes used for the same species.
- Some references list the bird as Dromaius novaehollandiae.
Synonyms
- Emu: The common English name.
- Australian emu: A descriptive synonym specifying its origin.
Noun
- large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller