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apterygiformes

/ˌæp.tə.rɪˈdʒɪ.fɔːr.iːz/

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noun

/ˌæp.tə.rɪˈdʒɪ.fɔːr.iːz/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический отряд нелетающих наземных птиц, включающий киви, характеризующийся рудиментарными крыльями, длинными клювами и маленькими глазами.

A taxonomic order of flightless ground birds, including kiwis, characterized by vestigial wings, long bills, and small eyes.

proper noun

  1. Ratite bird orderC2formalscientific

    An order of flightless ground birds that have vestigial wings, long bills, and small eyes; includes kiwis.

    ruОтряд бескилевых птиц

    • The Apterygiformes order is native to New Zealand.
    • Kiwis are the most well-known members of Apterygiformes.
    • Scientists study Apterygiformes to understand flightless bird evolution.