Merops (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Meropidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Merops consists of about 27 species of colorful and highly social birds known for their acrobatic flight patterns.
- In taxonomy, the Merops species usually fall under the family Meropidae, which also includes bee-eaters.
- Merops in biology refers to a type of bird species known for their brightly colored feathers and slender bodies.
- Due to the birds' unique behavior, species of genus Merops have been thoroughly researched in the scientific community.
- Merops as the type genus of the Meropidae family helps to differentiate other related bird species within the same family.