sterna (Meaning)
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sterna (n)
a genus of Sterninae
Synonyms & Antonyms of sterna
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
sterna Sentence Examples
- The common tern (Sterna hirundo) is a slender and graceful seabird.
- Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea) undertake the longest migration of any bird species.
- Antarctic terns (Sterna vittata) are known for their distinctive black caps.
- Least terns (Sterna antillarum) are the smallest terns in the world.
- Forster's terns (Sterna forsteri) have a distinctive black line through their eye.
- Caspian terns (Sterna caspia) are among the largest terns, with wingspans of up to 1.2 meters.
- Royal terns (Sterna maxima) are magnificent birds with black crowns and orange bills.
- Black skimmers (Rynchops niger) are often mistaken for terns due to their similar appearance.
- The sternacula is a small bone found in the sternum of many bird species.
- The term "sterna" can also refer to the breastbone or chest area of animals.
FAQs About the word sterna
a genus of Sterninae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The common tern (Sterna hirundo) is a slender and graceful seabird.
Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea) undertake the longest migration of any bird species.
Antarctic terns (Sterna vittata) are known for their distinctive black caps.
Least terns (Sterna antillarum) are the smallest terns in the world.
