somateria

Thân thiện

A somateria floats on the calm sea near the rocky shore.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Eider ducks: "Somateria" is the scientific genus name for a group of large sea ducks commonly known as eiders. These birds are known for their soft, valuable down.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied several species within the genus Somateria.
  • Somateria ducks are well-adapted to cold marine environments.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or ornithological contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific taxonomic group.
  • The conservation status varies among the species of Somateria.

Variants and Related Words

• Eider (n): The common name for ducks of the genus .
  • The eider is famous for its down.
• Somateria mollissima (n): The scientific name for the common eider.
• Somateria spectabilis (n): The scientific name for the king eider.

Synonyms

• Eider duck: A common synonym referring to the same birds.
• Sea duck: A broader category that includes eiders ().

Học thuật

Noun

1. eider ducks

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Somateria
• genus Somateria