megapode (Meaning)
megapode (n)
large-footed short-winged birds of Australasia; build mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate eggs
megapode (n.)
Any one of several species of large-footed, gallinaceous birds of the genera Megapodius and Leipoa, inhabiting Australia and other Pacific islands. See Jungle fowl (b) under Jungle, and Leipoa.
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megapode Sentence Examples
- Male megapodes engage in elaborate courtship displays to attract females.
- Megapodes are renowned for their unique method of incubating their eggs in mounds of rotting vegetation.
- The megapode's powerful legs allow it to dig deep tunnels to access underground food sources.
- The megapodes of Australia are known as "mallee fowls" due to their habitat in the mallee shrublands.
- Some megapode species, such as the mound-builder megapode, construct massive mounds that can reach over 6 meters in height.
- The megapode's diet consists primarily of insects, fruits, and seeds.
- The megapode's vocalizations are loud and distinctive, often consisting of a series of booming calls.
- The megapode's long, slender body is well-adapted for moving through dense vegetation.
- The conservation status of some megapode species is of concern due to habitat loss and predation.
- The megapode's unique reproductive strategy makes it a fascinating subject of study for ornithologists.
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large-footed short-winged birds of Australasia; build mounds of decaying vegetation to incubate eggsAny one of several species of large-footed, gallinaceous bir
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Male megapodes engage in elaborate courtship displays to attract females.
Megapodes are renowned for their unique method of incubating their eggs in mounds of rotting vegetation.
The megapode's powerful legs allow it to dig deep tunnels to access underground food sources.
The megapodes of Australia are known as "mallee fowls" due to their habitat in the mallee shrublands.
