Genus Melanitta (Noun)
Meaning
Scoters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Melanitta is a group of large sea ducks commonly known as Scoters or Black Scoters.
- There are three species of Scoters in the genus Melanitta found in North America.
- The genus Melanitta consists of six species of medium to large-sized sea ducks.
- Scoters of the genus Melanitta are known for their distinctive calls and black plumage.
- In the genus Melanitta, the Common Scoter and the Velvet Scoter are two of the most widely distributed species.