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suborder anseres

 

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Noun suborder anseres has 1 sense
  1. Anseres, suborder Anseres - used in some especially older classifications; coextensive with the family Anatidae
    --1 is a kind of animal order
    --1 is a member of Anseriformes, order Anseriformes

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Suborder Anseres


Definition:

Anseres is a suborder of birds that includes waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans. They are characterized by their webbed feet and broad bills, which make them well-adapted for aquatic life.


Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A taxonomic subcategory below the order and above the family level, specifically for waterfowl.

Example: The suborder Anseres includes various species of ducks, geese, and swans.


Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Relating to or characteristic of the suborder Anseres.

Example: The Anseres migration season is eagerly anticipated by birdwatchers.


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