order Podicipitiformes

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic order of birds: "order Podicipitiformes" is the scientific name for the taxonomic order comprising the grebes. This order is characterized by aquatic diving birds with lobed toes and legs set far back on their bodies, which are excellent for swimming but make them awkward on land.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of the order Podicipitiformes.
    • Grebes, belonging to the order Podicipitiformes, are rarely seen walking on shore.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of birds.
    • The fossil record provides new insights into the early members of order Podicipitiformes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Podicipitiform (adj): Of or relating to the order Podicipitiformes.
    • The researcher studied podicipitiform anatomy.
  • Grebe (n): The common name for any bird within the order Podicipitiformes.
    • The pied-billed grebe is a common podicipitiform species in North America.
Synonyms
  • Grebes: The common English name for the birds in this order.
Notes on Meaning
  • This term is highly specialized and is almost exclusively used in scientific classification (taxonomy). In non-scientific contexts, the common name "grebes" is always used instead of "order Podicipitiformes".
Noun
  1. grebes

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