genus podilymbus Synonyms
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genus podilymbus Meaning
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genus podilymbus (n)
a genus of Podicipedidae
genus podilymbus Sentence Examples
- The genus Podilymbus comprises four recognized species of grebes.
- Podilymbus podiceps, known as the pied-billed grebe, is the most widespread member of the genus.
- Podilymbus gigas, the Atitlán grebe, is the largest species in the genus.
- The Junín grebe (Podilymbus scitulus) is endemic to Lake Junín in Peru.
- The hooded grebe (Podilymbus dominicus) is found in freshwater lakes and ponds in the Americas.
- Podilymbus species are characterized by their small size and lack of a tail.
- The diet of the genus Podilymbus primarily consists of fish and aquatic invertebrates.
- Podilymbus grebes are known for their distinctive, loud calls.
- The conservation status of the genus Podilymbus varies widely, with some species being common and others threatened.
- The study of the genus Podilymbus contributes to our understanding of grebe ecology and evolution.
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a genus of Podicipedidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Podilymbus comprises four recognized species of grebes.
Podilymbus podiceps, known as the pied-billed grebe, is the most widespread member of the genus.
Podilymbus gigas, the Atitlán grebe, is the largest species in the genus.
The Junín grebe (Podilymbus scitulus) is endemic to Lake Junín in Peru.
