Larus
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A group of gull species that includes many common seagulls
- noun
- /ˈlɛrəs/
- Specialized
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Larus
- -Larus californicus.
Examples
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Birdwatchers often seek out the Larus species for their diverse appearances.
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Larus novaehollandiae.
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Larus atricilla.
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Larus minutus.
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Larus livens.
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The Larus gulls are known for their striking plumage and social behavior.
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The Larus genus includes many familiar gulls often seen along coastlines.
Compounds
Larus argentatus
- Specialized
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A large seagull with grey and white feathers and pink legs that lives near coasts
Larus marinus
- Specialized
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A large white sea bird with a black back and wings on North Atlantic coasts
Larus ridibundus
- Specialized
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A small gull with a white body and a dark brown head in breeding season
Surface Forms
Etymology
Larus comes from the old Latin word larus which meant 'gull'. Scientists kept that simple Latin name when they needed a scientific name for the group, so Larus today is the genus name for many common gull species.