casuariiformes (Meaning)
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casuariiformes (n)
a ratite bird order: cassowaries and emus
Synonyms & Antonyms of casuariiformes
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
casuariiformes Sentence Examples
- The Casuariiformes order includes flightless birds such as the cassowaries and emus.
- Members of the Casuariiformes order are characterized by their large size, strong legs, and vestigial wings.
- The Casuariiformes are native to Australasia and are found primarily in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands.
- Cassowaries, belonging to the Casuariiformes order, are known for their distinctive casque on their heads.
- Emus, another member of the Casuariiformes order, are the second-largest living bird by height, after the ostrich.
- Casuariiformes birds are important seed dispersers in their ecosystems, consuming fruits and distributing seeds through their droppings.
- The Casuariiformes order is thought to have diverged from other birds during the Cretaceous period.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect Casuariiformes species, which are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
- The plumage of Casuariiformes birds is typically brown or black, providing camouflage in their forest habitats.
- Research into the behavior and ecology of Casuariiformes species continues to expand our understanding of these unique birds.
FAQs About the word casuariiformes
a ratite bird order: cassowaries and emus
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Casuariiformes order includes flightless birds such as the cassowaries and emus.
Members of the Casuariiformes order are characterized by their large size, strong legs, and vestigial wings.
The Casuariiformes are native to Australasia and are found primarily in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands.
Cassowaries, belonging to the Casuariiformes order, are known for their distinctive casque on their heads.
