fratercula
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of seabirds in the auk family (Alcidae): "Fratercula" is the scientific genus name for a group of birds commonly known as puffins. These birds are characterized by their brightly colored beaks during the breeding season and their black and white plumage.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the feeding habits of Fratercula arctica. (The biologist studied the feeding habits of the Atlantic puffin.)
- Several species, like the Horned Puffin, belong to the genus Fratercula. (Several species, like the Horned Puffin, belong to the genus Fratercula.)
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic or scientific contexts: The word is used formally to classify and discuss these birds within biological and ornithological studies.
- The paper compared the morphological differences between the two Fratercula species.
Variants and Related Words
- Fratercula arctica (n): The Atlantic puffin.
- Fratercula corniculata (n): The Horned puffin.
- Fratercula cirrhata (n): The Tufted puffin.
- Puffin (n): The common name for birds of the genus .
Synonyms
- Puffin: The common English name for birds in this genus.
Noun
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puffins
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