genus loxia (Meaning)
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genus loxia (n)
crossbill
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus loxia
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genus loxia Sentence Examples
- The genus Loxia, known as crossbills, is a group of birds characterized by their unique crossed mandibles.
- Loxia curvirostra, the common crossbill, is widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
- The scarlet crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus) is found in North American coniferous forests.
- The two-barred crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) has a range spanning from Alaska to the Great Lakes region.
- The genus Loxia includes several species that exhibit sympatric speciation, coexisting in the same area with different food preferences.
- Crossbills within the genus Loxia have specialized bill morphologies adapted to extract seeds from different types of conifer cones.
- The parrot crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus) is particularly adept at manipulating large pine cones.
- Crossbills of the genus Loxia play an important role in the dispersal of conifer seeds.
- Loxia sinesciuris, the Hispaniolan crossbill, is an endangered species endemic to the island of Hispaniola.
- Research on the genus Loxia has provided insights into the evolution of bill shape and dietary specialization in birds.
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crossbill
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The genus Loxia, known as crossbills, is a group of birds characterized by their unique crossed mandibles.
Loxia curvirostra, the common crossbill, is widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
The scarlet crossbill (Loxia pytyopsittacus) is found in North American coniferous forests.
The two-barred crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) has a range spanning from Alaska to the Great Lakes region.
