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rheiformes

/ˌriː.ɪˈfɔːr.miːz/

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noun

/ˌriː.ɪˈfɔːr.miːz/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический отряд бескилевых птиц, включающий современных и вымерших нанду, которые по своим характеристикам занимают промежуточное положение между страусами и эму.

A taxonomic order of ratite birds, including recent and extinct rheas, which are intermediate in characteristics between ostriches and emus.

proper noun

  1. Ratite bird orderC2formalscientific

    An order of large, flightless birds that are intermediate in characteristics between ostriches and emus, including recent and extinct rheas.

    ruОтряд нандуобразных

    • Rheiformes are native to South America.
    • The fossil record of Rheiformes shows a gradual adaptation to grassland environments.
    • Unlike ostriches, Rheiformes have three toes on each foot.