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Meleagris (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the Meleagrididae: wild and domestic turkeys.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Meleagris is an important genus in the study of turkey phylogeny and evolution.
  • The domesticated turkey derives from the wild Meleagris gallopavo, also known as the wild turkey.
  • After the domestication of Meleagris in the early 16th century, Europeans selectively bred these birds to enhance certain desirable traits.
  • Birdwatchers may distinguish between the various Meleagris species by looking for differences in their beak and plumage.
  • Meleagris species are native to the forests of North America and have since been introduced to various other regions through human activity.

Synonyms

  • Genus Meleagris
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