Order Struthioniformes (Noun)
Meaning
A ratite bird order: ostriches and related extinct birds; known from the Pleistocene onward.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Struthioniformes is often associated with the massive, flightless birds known as ostriches and their close relatives from various parts of the world.
- During the Pleistocene epoch, several species within the order Struthioniformes coexisted alongside the early humans.
- Although not considered to be in the same family, rheas and emus along with ostriches belong to the ratite category and are classified under the order Struthioniformes.
- It has been found that the extinct birds Thylacornis and Paleornis are classified in the order Struthioniformes due to their physical characteristics.
- These birds of the order Struthioniformes often possess long and powerful legs for running along with strong feet to kick off predators in time of danger.