Sterninae (Noun)
Meaning
Terns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sterninae is a subfamily of the tern family Laridae which contains most terns and noddies.
- The Sterninae subfamily accounts for 42 of the 56 species of tern worldwide and some species have uncertain taxonomy.
- Migratory behavior occurs in many tern species within the subfamily Sterninae.
- Generally, species classified under Sterninae exhibit several adaptations suitable for aquatic environments.
- Researchers separate large terns into different genera within the subfamily Sterninae for better classification and understanding.