Genus Cariama (Noun)
Meaning
The type genus of the Cariamidae comprising only the crested cariama.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Cariama consists of one living species, the crested cariama, along with a few extinct relatives.
- Birdwatchers traveled extensively in search of a glimpse of the genus Cariama, with its striking crest.
- Classification systems consider the genus Cariama the primary group for these distinct bird species.
- Members of the genus Cariama were a welcome addition to any avian collection.
- Species under the genus Cariama typically live in areas of tall vegetation or savannah grasslands.