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Clangula

Clangula

9.9
A group of sea ducks that includes the long-tailed duck
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Clangula contains the long-tailed duck, a bird common in Arctic regions.

Examples

  • Research on Clangula has provided insights into how sea ducks adapt to cold environments.

  • Many birdwatchers seek to observe the Clangula in its natural habitat.

  • Ornithologists discussed the migration patterns of birds in the Clangula genus.

  • The Clangula is known for its distinctive call.

  • The genus Clangula contains the long-tailed duck, a bird common in Arctic regions.

  • Research on Clangula has provided insights into how sea ducks adapt to cold environments.

  • Ornithologists discussed the migration patterns of birds in the Clangula genus.

Synonyms

genus Clangula
vsClangula
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ducks that includes the long-tailed duck

is specific to sea-adapted ducks rather than to ducks in general

Compounds

Bucephela clangula
  • Specialized
9.9

A diving duck with a large head and yellow eyes that lives in northern lakes

genus Clangula
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ducks that includes the long-tailed duck

Surface Forms

Clangula singular
Clangulas plural

Etymology

The word Clangula comes from the Latin clangor 'a loud noise' and the ending -ula 'little'. You can also see the same root in the English word clang. So it suggests a 'little noisy one', a handy image for a group of sea ducks including the long-tailed duck that are known for their sharp calls.