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megapodius

/ˌmɛɡ.əˈpəʊ.di.əs/

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noun

/ˌmɛɡ.əˈpəʊ.di.əs/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное существительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Megapodiidae, который включает различные виды птиц, строящих гнезда-курганы.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the Megapodiidae family, which includes various species of mound-building birds.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of MegapodiidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of large-footed, ground-dwelling birds in the family Megapodiidae, known for building mound nests and using external heat sources to incubate their eggs.

    ruТиповой род семейства Megapodiidae

    • The Megapodius genus includes species like the orange-footed scrubfowl.
    • Researchers studied the nesting behavior of Megapodius in the Pacific islands.
    • Megapodius birds are unique for their mound-building incubation method.
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