Subfamily Merginae (Noun)
Meaning
Mergansers and closely related diving birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subfamily Merginae includes the mergansers and closely related diving birds such as the harlequin duck and the goldeneye.
- Mergansers are the primary members of the subfamily Merginae, characterized by their long, slender bills and sawbill-like teeth.
- The subfamily Merginae is a group of fish-eating ducks that have adapted to aquatic environments.
- In the subfamily Merginae, the mergansers are known for their unique courtship displays, which involve intricate displays of plumage and calls.
- The subfamily Merginae has undergone significant changes in classification over the years, with some species being reclassified based on genetic analysis.