Genus Somateria (Noun)
Meaning
Eider ducks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The eider ducks belong to the genus Somateria.
- The genus Somateria comprises three northern hemisphere species of eider ducks.
- Eider ducks of the genus Somateria are known for their ability to gather large amounts of food in their esophagi.
- In the genus Somateria, common eider ducks and king eider ducks are closely related species.
- Of the three species in the genus Somateria, the common eider duck is the most widely distributed.