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genus alectura

 

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Noun genus alectura has 1 sense
  1. Alectura, genus Alectura - brush turkeys
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Megapodiidae, family Megapodiidae
    --1 has members: brush turkey, Alectura lathami

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Genus Alectura

Description:

The genus Alectura refers to a bird genus that includes species commonly known as megapodes or mound-builders. These birds belong to the family Megapodiidae and are known for their unique nesting behavior.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Megapode:

In zoology, "genus Alectura" is commonly used to refer to a specific group of birds called megapodes. Megapodes are known for building large mounds out of soil and organic matter to incubate their eggs.

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Sample Sentence:

The Southern Scrubfowl, a species from the genus Alectura, constructs impressive mounds for incubation.

Noun - Mound-builder:

The term "genus Alectura" can also be used to refer to mound-building birds. These birds have a fascinating behavior of creating mounds to hatch their eggs without the use of parental care.

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Sample Sentence:

Although similar in appearance, the mound-builders of the genus Alectura are found in different geographical areas.

Note: For sample sentences, ensure the mentioned bird species and related terms are linked to the respective entries in the dictionary.
genus alcea genus alcedo genus alcelaphus genus alces genus aldrovanda genus alectis genus alectoria genus alectoris genus alectura genus alepisaurus genus aletris genus aleurites genus aleyrodes genus algeripithecus genus alisma genus allamanda genus alliaria

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