Anseres
- noun
- Archaic
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anseriformes
- In historical texts, waterfowl are sometimes grouped under the order Anseres.
Examples
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Some ornithologists still use Anseres as a term for ducks, geese, and swans.
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The classification of Anseres has changed over time as scientific understanding of birds evolved.
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The Anseres are known for their migratory patterns.
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Did you know that Anseres includes both ducks and geese?
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In historical texts, waterfowl are sometimes grouped under the order Anseres.
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Some ornithologists still use Anseres as a term for ducks and geese.
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The classification of Anseres has undergone changes as our understanding of birds has evolved.
Synonyms
A family of birds that swim, like swans, geese, and ducks
A former group of water birds like ducks, geese, and swans
A group of water birds like ducks and swans with webbed feet and flat bills
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Anseres comes from the Latin word anser, which means 'goose'. So Anseres was used to name the group of goose-like water birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, and imagining a flock of geese can help you remember its meaning.
