Procellaria (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Procellariidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The petrels and shearwaters are arranged in 14 genera within the Procellariidae family, with Procellaria as the type genus.
- Procellaria consists of a group of medium to large-sized seabirds within the Procellariidae family.
- These petrels, classified under the genus Procellaria, can be identified by their sturdy bodies and small beaks.
- Research on the genus Procellaria focuses on their migratory patterns and breeding habits.
- The type genus Procellaria, consisting of petrels and shearwaters, exhibits unique characteristics in comparison to other petrels.