Dinornis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Dinornithidae: large moas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Dinornis was a large and flightless bird native to New Zealand before its extinction.
- Dinornis robustus and Dinornis novaezelandiae were two of the largest species of moa known to exist during that time.
- The discovery of the Dinornis has helped researchers study the evolution of moas in New Zealand.
- It is believed that the Kiwi inherited many characteristics from the now extinct Dinornis due to their shared heritage.
- Fossil records show the Dinornis once roamed New Zealand before the arrival of human settlers.