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genus pezophaps

 

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Noun genus pezophaps has 1 sense
  1. Pezophaps, genus Pezophaps - constituted by the extinct solitaire
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Raphidae, family Raphidae
    --1 has members: solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria

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Genus Pezophaps

Description:

The genus Pezophaps refers to a taxonomic group of ground-dwelling birds belonging to the family Columbidae. This genus consists of the species Pezophaps solitaria, commonly known as the dodo. These flightless birds were native to the island of Mauritius and became extinct in the late 17th century due to human activities.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Genus Pezophaps (taxonomic classification)

In taxonomy, Genus Pezophaps is a genus of birds classified under the family Columbidae, which includes the now-extinct dodo species.

Example sentence: The genus Pezophaps is known for its unique members, such as the dodo.

2. Noun: Pezophaps Solitaria (species)

Pezophaps solitaria, commonly known as the dodo, is the only known species within the genus Pezophaps.

Example sentence: The indigenous people of Mauritius hunted the Pezophaps solitaria, leading to its extinction.

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