Uria (Noun)
Meaning
Murres.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The guillemot, also known as common murre, can experience uria, or excessive urination, in captivity due to a variety of factors.
- A murre experiencing uria may display symptoms such as polydipsia and dehydration.
- Murre chicks that have uria may not grow as quickly as their siblings.
- Veterinarians working with murres in zoos often look for signs of uria as an indicator of the bird's overall health.
- Murre conservationists believe that changes in the environment may contribute to an increase in uria among murres in the wild.