arenaria

• Wissenschaftlicher Name einer Gattung von Pflanzen, die als Sandkräuter bekannt sind, sowie einer Gattung von Vögeln, den Steinwälzern.

A scientific genus name referring to a group of plants known as sandworts, as well as a genus of birds known as turnstones.

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1. C1formalscientific

   A genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as sandworts, typically found in sandy or rocky habitats.

   Sandkräuter

   • Arenaria species are often used in rock gardens due to their low-growing habit.
   • The botanist identified the plant as Arenaria serpyllifolia.
   • Several Arenaria varieties thrive in poor, sandy soils.

   Synonymesandwort

2. TurnstonesC1formalscientific

   A genus of small wading birds in the family Scolopacidae, known for their habit of turning over stones and pebbles to find food.

   Steinwälzer

   • The ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpres, is a common sight on rocky shores.
   • Arenaria birds use their strong bills to flip over stones in search of invertebrates.
   • During migration, Arenaria species can be found along coastlines worldwide.

   Synonymeturnstone