pelecanoididae

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Noun pelecanoididae has 1 sense

Pelecanoididae, family Pelecanoididae - diving petrels
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Procellariiformes, order Procellariiformes
--₁ has members: diving petrel

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Pelecanoididae

Description:

Pelecanoididae refers to a family of small seabirds that are commonly known as diving petrels. These agile birds are characterized by their ability to dive deep into the ocean waters in search of food.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A small family of seabirds known as diving petrels.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Pelecanoididae family includes several species of diving petrels, such as the South Georgia diving petrel.

2. Diving petrels from the Pelecanoididae family have unique adaptations that enable them to plunge into the water to catch their prey.