Ratitae (Noun)
Meaning
Used in former classifications to include all ratite bird orders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ratitae were a group of large, flightless birds that were once thought to be closely related to one another.
- In the past, the ratitae were considered to be a distinct group of birds that included ostriches, emus, and kiwis.
- The ratitae were characterized by their large size, powerful legs, and flightless wings.
- The classification of ratitae was later abandoned in favor of a more nuanced understanding of bird evolution and relationships.
- The ratitae were once thought to have evolved from a common ancestor, but this idea has been largely discredited by modern research.