Genus Eudyptes (Noun)
Meaning
Rock hoppers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Eudyptes includes several species of penguins, among them the southern rockhopper and the northern rockhopper, both known for their distinctive crest feathers and red eyes.
- Rockhoppers belong to the genus Eudyptes, which is characterized by its black and white feathers and prominent crests.
- As members of the genus Eudyptes, southern rockhoppers display bright red eyes and thin black crests that distinguish them from other penguin species.
- Within the genus Eudyptes, rockhoppers are the smallest and most social penguins, known for their remarkable breeding colonies.
- Among the most recognizable penguins in the genus Eudyptes are the rockhoppers, which exhibit bright colors, tiny size, and impressive acrobatic abilities.