Emu Novaehollandiae (Noun)
Meaning
Large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The emu novaehollandiae is a large Australian flightless bird that can grow up to 2 meters tall.
- In the wild, the emu novaehollandiae can be found in the savannas and grasslands of mainland Australia.
- The emu novaehollandiae has a brown plumage with a greyish-brown head and neck and a small beak.
- A single female emu novaehollandiae can lay up to 15 large greenish-blue eggs in a clutch.
- The emu novaehollandiae is an important species in Australian culture and appears on the country's coat of arms.