Order Apterygiformes (Noun)
Meaning
A ratite bird order: flightless ground birds having vestigial wings and long bills and small eyes: kiwis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The kiwi is a member of the order Apterygiformes, a group of flightless birds that are native to New Zealand.
- The order Apterygiformes is a distinct group of ratite birds that are characterized by their vestigial wings and long bills.
- The kiwi's closest relatives are the other members of the order Apterygiformes, which are also found in New Zealand.
- The order Apterygiformes is thought to have evolved from flying ancestors, but over time, the birds lost the ability to fly.
- The unique characteristics of the order Apterygiformes, such as their small eyes and long bills, are adaptations to their nocturnal and ground-dwelling lifestyle.