Genus Dromaius (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Genus Dromaius is a group of large, flightless birds in the order Casuariiformes, native to Australia and New Guinea.
- Genus_Dromaius comprises three living species: the emu, the king island emu, and the tasmanian emu.
- Many species within the Genus Dromaius have become extinct due to human activities such as overhunting and habitat destruction.
- The Genus Dromaius is believed to have diverged from the cassowary lineage around 40 million years ago.
- Some paleontologists consider the dwarf emu to be part of the Genus Dromaius, but its classification is still disputed among researchers.