brevipennate (Meaning)

Webster

brevipennate (a.)

Short-winged; -- applied to birds which can not fly, owing to their short wings, as the ostrich, cassowary, and emu.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The **brevipennate** kakapo of New Zealand is the world's heaviest parrot but cannot fly due to its short wings.
The **brevipennate** weta, a large insect from New Zealand, utilizes its powerful legs for hopping rather than flying.
Studying the fossils of **brevipennate** dinosaurs like the velociraptor helps scientists understand their hunting strategies.
Some **brevipennate** birds, like the ostrich, utilize their wings for balance and display purposes instead of flying.
The **brevipennate** guacharo, a cave-dwelling bird, navigates its dark environment through echolocation rather than relying on sight for flight.
The adaptation of **brevipennity** in insects like the flightless grasshopper allows them to camouflage better on the ground.
Identifying **brevipennate** bird species can be helpful in conservation efforts to protect these vulnerable populations.
While **brevipennate** animals cannot fly, they have developed other remarkable abilities to thrive in their environment.
Scientists are studying the genetics of **brevipennate** birds to understand the evolutionary pathways that led to the loss of flight.
The beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom is evident even in the unique adaptations of **brevipennate** creatures.

Short-winged; -- applied to birds which can not fly, owing to their short wings, as the ostrich, cassowary, and emu.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The **brevipennate** kakapo of New Zealand is the world's heaviest parrot but cannot fly due to its short wings.

The **brevipennate** weta, a large insect from New Zealand, utilizes its powerful legs for hopping rather than flying.

Studying the fossils of **brevipennate** dinosaurs like the velociraptor helps scientists understand their hunting strategies.

Some **brevipennate** birds, like the ostrich, utilize their wings for balance and display purposes instead of flying.