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melanitta

/ˌmɛl.əˈnɪt.ə/

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noun

/ˌmɛl.əˈnɪt.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода группы морских уток, обычно известных как турпаны.

A scientific genus name for a group of sea ducks commonly known as scoters.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A genus of sea ducks in the family Anatidae, commonly known as scoters.

    ruТурпаны

    • The Melanitta genus includes several species of scoters found in northern regions.
    • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Melanitta ducks.
    • Melanitta species are known for their dark plumage and distinctive bills.
Forms
  • melanittas plural form
  • melanittas' possessive plural form
  • melanitta's possessive singular form