Aptenodytes
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A group of large penguins that includes the emperor and king penguins
- proper noun
- /æpˈtɛnəˌdaɪtiːz/
- Specialized
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Aptenodytes
- The emperor penguin, classified as Aptenodytes forsteri, is known for its impressive size and unique breeding behavior.
Examples
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Emperor penguins on ice, or king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on bare ground, often stand nearly foot to foot among thousands of neighbors when incubating their one egg.
Academic text (2008) -
In the icy waters of Antarctica, the Aptenodytes genus thrives, showcasing the remarkable adaptation of penguins to their environment.
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Researchers study Aptenodytes species to better understand the effects of climate change on their breeding patterns.
Compounds
A large penguin with bright yellow and orange markings that lives on islands near Antarctica
Surface Forms
Aptenodytes main
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.
