Order Sphenisciformes (Noun)
Meaning
Penguins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Penguins belong to the order Sphenisciformes, a group of highly specialized flightless birds.
- The order Sphenisciformes is divided into six distinct families, with the most well-known being the penguin family.
- Scientists have been studying the unique characteristics of the order Sphenisciformes to better understand the evolution of penguins.
- The order Sphenisciformes is characterized by distinctive black and white feathers, which serve as camouflage in the sea.
- Penguins are the only living members of the order Sphenisciformes, with fossil records showing that other species once existed.