rheiformes

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Noun rheiformes has 1 sense

Rheiformes, order Rheiformes - a ratite bird order: birds intermediate in characteristics between ostriches and emus: recent and extinct rheas
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Aves, class Aves
--₁ has members: Rheidae, family Rheidae

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Rheiformes

Description:

Rheiformes is an order of large, flightless birds that are native to South America.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (singular):

In zoology, Rheiformes refers to any member of the order Rheiformes.

Example sentence: The rheiformes is known for its distinctive long neck and powerful legs.

Noun (plural):

Rheiformes can also refer collectively to a group of birds belonging to the order Rheiformes.

Example sentence: The national park is home to a diverse population of Rheiformes.

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