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anas platyrhynchos

/ˈeɪnəs ˌplætɪˈrɪŋkɒs/

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/ˈeɪnəs ˌplætɪˈrɪŋkɒs/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное (латинское) название кряквы — обычной речной утки, обитающей в Северном полушарии. Она является предком большинства пород домашних уток.

The scientific (Latin) name for the mallard duck, a common dabbling duck found across the Northern Hemisphere. It is the ancestor of most domestic duck breeds.

  1. Mallard duckB2formal

    A common species of duck found across the Northern Hemisphere, known for its distinctive green head in males.

    ruКряква

    • Anas platyrhynchos is the scientific name for the mallard duck.
    • We observed a pair of Anas platyrhynchos swimming in the pond.
    • The mallard, or Anas platyrhynchos, is one of the most recognizable duck species.