Genus Merops (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Meropidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Merops is the type genus of the Meropidae family, commonly known as bee-eaters.
- Merops is a genus of near-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, which also includes the type genus of the family.
- The genus Merops comprises 27 species of bee-eaters, which are known for their bright plumage and slender bodies.
- Merops is the type genus of the Meropidae family, which is a group of near-passerine birds that are found in warm and temperate regions.
- The genus Merops is the most diverse genus within the Meropidae family, with species found on every continent except Antarctica.