Genus Lunda (Noun)
Meaning
Puffins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Puffins are an iconic species within the genus Fratercula, previously known as Lunda, consisting of the Atlantic puffin, the horned puffin and the Tufted puffin and two other extinct species.
- The scientific name lunda of the Atlantic puffin has contributed to the various common name variations or colloquial names.
- The Lunda or Atlantic puffin is instantly recognizable due to its characteristic colouration.
- Between the genus Fratercula, often referred to as Lunda which also includes the Tufted puffin, there are similar nesting grounds.
- Puffins of genus Fratercula, or Lunda as its often pronounced, may not form long-term pair-bonds.