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apterygiformes

/ˌæp.tə.rɪˈdʒɪ.fɔːr.iːz/

Traduction: Ordre taxonomique d'oiseaux terrestres incapables de voler, comprenant les kiwis, caractérisé par des ailes rudimentaires, de longs becs et de petits yeux.

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/ˌæp.tə.rɪˈdʒɪ.fɔːr.iːz/C2formalscientific
  • frOrdre taxonomique d'oiseaux terrestres incapables de voler, comprenant les kiwis, caractérisé par des ailes rudimentaires, de longs becs et de petits yeux.

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

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  1. Ratite bird orderC2formalscientific

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

    frOrdre des aptérygiformes

    • 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.