genus Somateria

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic genus of large sea ducks: "genus Somateria" is the scientific name for a biological genus comprising the eider ducks, known for their dense, soft down.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The genus Somateria includes the common eider.
    • Ornithologists study the plumage variations within genus Somateria.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: Used to specify this particular group within the family Anatidae.
    • The specimen was classified under the genus Somateria.
Variants and Related Words
  • Somateria (n): The standard abbreviated form of the genus name in scientific contexts.
    • Somateria mollissima is the binomial name for the common eider.
  • Eider (n): The common name for birds of this genus.
    • Eider down is highly prized for its insulating properties.
Synonyms
  • Eider ducks: The common name for the group of species within this genus.
Noun
  1. eider ducks

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