Struthio Camelus (Noun)
Meaning
Fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Struthio camelus, commonly referred to as the ostrich, is known for its impressive speed and powerful build.
- The struthio camelus is a notable sight in the savannah, with its long, powerful legs and impressive plumage.
- Taxonomists often refer to the ostrich as struthio camelus, with this Latin name serving as its dual-nomial classification.
- Children delighted at the sight of the massive struthio camelus as it thundered past the safari vehicle, its two-toed feet pounding the ground.
- Although often portrayed in popular culture as comically inept, struthio camelus are remarkable birds, well adapted to life in the arid savannah.