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Noun genus heteroscelus has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebGenus HeteroscelusDefinition: Genus Heteroscelus refers to a group of small to medium-sized shorebirds commonly known as dowitchers, belonging to the family Scolopacidae. Examples:Noun Sense 1: The genus Heteroscelus includes the species Heteroscelus linearis, commonly known as the long-billed dowitcher. Example sentence: The long-billed dowitcher (Heteroscelus linearis) inhabits wetlands and mudflats along the East Coast of the United States. Noun Sense 2: Another species within the genus Heteroscelus is Heteroscelus brevipes, also called the short-billed dowitcher. Example sentence: Birdwatchers often travel to observe the migration patterns of the short-billed dowitcher (Heteroscelus brevipes) in North America. Noun Sense 3: The genus Heteroscelus is recognized for its distinctive feeding behavior. Example sentence: Dowitchers belonging to the genus Heteroscelus have a unique method of probing their long bills into the mud to capture small invertebrates. Related Products: | ||||
genus herpestes genus herrerasaurus genus hesperiphona genus hesperis genus heteranthera genus heterocephalus genus heterodon genus heteromeles genus heteroscelus genus heterotheca genus heuchera genus hevea genus hexagrammos genus hexalectris genus hexamita genus hexanchus genus hibbertia
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