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genus-megapodius

/ˈdʒiː.nəs ˌmeɡ.əˈpəʊ.di.əs/

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noun

/ˈdʒiː.nəs ˌmeɡ.əˈpəʊ.di.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное существительное, обозначающее типовой род птиц семейства Megapodiidae, к которому относятся большеноги и кустарниковые куры.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the bird family Megapodiidae, which includes mound-builders and scrubfowl.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of MegapodiidaeC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic genus that serves as the type for the bird family Megapodiidae, which includes mound-builders and scrubfowl.

    ruТиповой род Megapodiidae

    • The genus Megapodius includes several species of ground-dwelling birds.
    • Researchers studied the nesting behavior of Megapodius in the Pacific islands.
    • The classification of Megapodius is important for understanding avian evolution.

    Synonymsmegapodius