Rheiformes (Noun)
Meaning
A ratite bird order: birds intermediate in characteristics between ostriches and emus: recent and extinct rheas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Rheiformes is a group of ratite birds that includes rheas, and is closely related to other large flightless birds like ostriches and emus.
- The diverse order Rheiformes contains over 15 species of recent and extinct rheas with varying ranges across South America.
- The discovery of the fossil species helped classify Rheiformes as a distinct order within the ratite birds.
- Rheiformes are large, omnivorous birds with strong legs that are well adapted for speed and agility on their native South American terrain.
- The study of the relationships between Rheiformes and other flightless birds has provided valuable insights into ratite evolution and dispersal.