genus raphus

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Noun genus raphus has 1 sense

Raphus, genus Raphus - type genus of the Raphidae: dodos
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Raphidae, family Raphidae
--₁ has members: dodo, Raphus cucullatus

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Genus Raphus

Description

The genus Raphus refers to a group of extinct flightless birds commonly known as dodos. These birds were endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and became extinct in the late 17th century due to human activities and introduced species.

Senses and Usage

Noun

Sense 1: The taxonomic genus that encompassed the dodo bird species.

Sample Sentence: The genus Raphus is classified within the family of Columbidae.

Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus Raphus or the dodo bird.

Sample Sentence: The dodo's specific traits are typical of the genus Raphus.

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