Colymbiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Grebes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Grebes belong to the order Colymbiformes and are found in freshwater habitats around the world.
- The order Colymbiformes comprises just a single family, Podicipedidae, and around 22 species.
- The evolutionary history of the Colymbiformes is not well understood, and their relationships with other bird groups are unclear.
- Grebes and divers, sometimes known as Colymbiformes, are closely related to each other but distinct from other waterbirds.
- According to one taxonomic view, the Colymbiformes is closely allied with the loons, and together they form a distinct group.