Genus Limosa (Noun)
Meaning
Godwits.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Limosa includes several species of large wading birds commonly known as godwits.
- The Bar-tailed Godwit is a member of the genus Limosa and is known for its distinctive migratory patterns.
- Godwits in the genus Limosa are characterized by their long, slender bills and legs.
- The genus Limosa is part of the family Scolopacidae, which also includes sandpipers and snipes.
- The Marbled Godwit is a species within the genus Limosa that is found in North America.