genus gavia

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Noun genus gavia has 1 sense

Gavia, genus Gavia - type genus of the Gavidae: loons
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Gavidae, family Gavidae
--₁ has members: loon, diver

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Genus Gavia

Genus Gavia refers to a group of water birds in the bird family Gaviidae.

Meaning and Usage

1. Noun: Genus Gavia

In the field of ornithology, Genus Gavia refers to a taxonomic classification for a group of aquatic birds. This genus includes four extant species known as loons or divers.

Example Sentence: The genus Gavia includes the red-throated loon, the Arctic loon, the black-throated loon, and the Pacific loon.

2. Adjective: Genus Gavia

Genus Gavia can also be used as an adjective to describe something or someone relating to the genus Gavia.

Example Sentence: We went to observe the genus Gavia birds in their natural habitat.

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