ratite (Meaning)
Wordnet
ratite (n)
flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds
Webster
ratite (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Ratitae.
Webster
ratite (n.)
One of the Ratitae.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ratite
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ratite Sentence Examples
- Ratites are flightless birds native to Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.
- Ostriches are the largest of all ratites, standing up to nine feet tall.
- Emus, the second-largest ratites, are found only in Australia.
- Cassowaries are dangerous ratites with sharp claws and powerful kicks.
- Rheas are South American ratites characterized by their long, slender necks.
- Kiwis are nocturnal ratites that are native to New Zealand.
- Ratites have strong legs and toes for running, allowing them to cover vast distances.
- Ratites have small wings that are primarily used for balance during running.
- The feathers of ratites are distinctive and often used for decorative purposes.
- Ratites play an important ecological role by distributing seeds and controlling vegetation.
FAQs About the word ratite
flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birdsOf or
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Ratites are flightless birds native to Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.
Ostriches are the largest of all ratites, standing up to nine feet tall.
Emus, the second-largest ratites, are found only in Australia.
Cassowaries are dangerous ratites with sharp claws and powerful kicks.
