Procellariiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Petrels; albatrosses; shearwaters; diving petrels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Procellariiformes is a group of seabirds that includes petrels, albatrosses, shearwaters, and diving petrels.
- Petrels, albatrosses, and shearwaters are all members of the order Procellariiformes, which is characterized by their distinctive wing shape and feeding habits.
- The Procellariiformes are highly adapted to life at sea, with a range of specialized physical and behavioral traits that enable them to thrive in this environment.
- Diving petrels, which are part of the order Procellariiformes, are small to medium-sized seabirds that feed on small fish and crustaceans.
- The Procellariiformes are found in oceans all around the world, with different species adapted to different marine ecosystems and habitats.