Family Pelecanoididae (Noun)
Meaning
Diving petrels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Diving petrels are members of the family Pelecanoididae, which consists of four species of small to medium-sized seabirds.
- The family Pelecanoididae is characterized by their distinctive black and white plumage and their ability to dive to great depths in search of food.
- The Peruvian diving petrel is a member of the family Pelecanoididae and is found in the coastal waters of Peru and Chile.
- The family Pelecanoididae is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with the albatrosses and petrels, and shares many physical and behavioral characteristics with these groups.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the family Pelecanoididae, which is threatened by a range of human activities including overfishing and climate change.