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genus dromaius

 

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Noun genus dromaius has 1 sense
  1. Dromaius, genus Dromaius - a genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Casuariiformes, order Casuariiformes
    --1 has members: emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, Emu novaehollandiae

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Term: Genus Dromaius

Description:

The Genus Dromaius refers to a group of flightless birds native to Australia, commonly known as emus. It belongs to the family Dromaiidae and includes the sole living species, Dromaius novaehollandiae.

Senses and Usages:
Sense 1 (Noun):

Genus Dromaius is used as a biological classification for a particular group of emus.

Example Sentence: The Genus Dromaius includes several species of emus, each with distinct characteristics.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Genus Dromaius can also refer to a taxonomic rank between family and species.

Example Sentence: The Genus Dromaius belongs to the larger family Dromaiidae.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

Genus Dromaius can be used as an adjective to describe anything related to the emus within this specific genus.

Example Sentence: The Genus Dromaius population in the region has been steadily declining due to habitat loss.

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