Megapodius (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Megapodiidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The megapodius is a large ground-dwelling bird that belongs to the family Megapodiidae.
- In Australia, the megapodius or large mound builders produce massive mounds of leaves and twigs.
- Megapodius is the type genus of the Megapodiidae, commonly known as mound builders or incubator birds.
- Most species of the megapodius have black plumage with a distinctive crest on their heads.
- Researchers have been studying the breeding habits of the megapodius in the tropical regions of Oceania.