Genus Rissa (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Laridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Rissa is a group of medium-sized to large gulls with distinctive black heads and white bodies.
- Rissa includes two species, the black-legged kittiwake and the red-legged kittiwake, both of which are found in the world's oceans.
- Scientists have studied the genus Rissa to learn more about the behavior and ecology of these seabirds.
- In the genus Rissa, the most noticeable differences between species are the colors of their legs and beaks.
- Research on the genus Rissa has provided valuable insights into the impact of climate change on seabird populations.