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Aptenodytes

Aptenodytes

9.9
A group of large penguins that includes the emperor and king penguins
  • noun
  • /æpˈtɛnəˌdaɪtiːz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Aptenodytes
  • The Aptenodytes genus contains some of the largest penguins, such as the emperor penguin.

Examples

  • The Aptenodytes genus includes some of the largest penguins.

  • Both king and emperor penguins belong to the Aptenodytes genus.

  • Scientists are studying the unique adaptations of Aptenodytes species to extreme cold.

  • Did you know that Aptenodytes penguins can dive deep into the ocean?

  • Both king and emperor penguins belong to the Aptenodytes genus.

  • The Aptenodytes genus contains some of the largest penguins, such as the emperor penguin.

  • Scientists are studying the unique adaptations of Aptenodytes species to extreme cold.

Compounds

Aptenodytes forsteri
8.9

A very large penguin that lives and breeds on the ice in Antarctica

Aptenodytes patagonica
9.9

A large penguin with bright yellow and orange markings that lives on islands near Antarctica

Surface Forms

Aptenodytes singular
Aptenodytes plural

Etymology

Aptenodytes comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'without', ptero- meaning 'wing', and -dytes meaning 'diver'. So it means a 'wingless diver', which fits the large penguins like the emperor and king that cannot fly but dive in the sea.