Sphenisciformes (Noun)
Meaning
Penguins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Sphenisciformes comprises a group of highly specialized flightless birds, commonly known as penguins.
- Sphenisciformes are found in the Southern Hemisphere, with the majority of species living in Antarctica and the surrounding islands.
- The distinctive black and white coloring of Sphenisciformes serves as camouflage in the sea and sky.
- Penguins, which belong to the order Sphenisciformes, use their wings to swim through the water with great agility.
- There are 18 species of Sphenisciformes, ranging in size from the Little Blue Penguin to the Emperor Penguin.