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Macronectes

Macronectes

9.9
A group of large seabirds that eat dead animals in the southern oceans
  • noun
  • /ˌmækroʊˈnɛktiz/
  • Specialized
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  • Both the northern and southern giant petrels are classified under the Macronectes genus.

Examples

  • The largest members of the Procellariidae family belong to the genus Macronectes.

  • Macronectes species are the only petrels capable of scavenging on large carcasses.

  • Look at that Macronectes soaring high above!

  • The Macronectes glide gracefully over the ocean waves.

  • Macronectes are often seen scavenging on the remains of dead marine animals in the ocean.

  • A baby Macronectes will rely on its parents to teach it how to hunt and survive in the wild.

  • The distinctive appearance of the Macronectes makes it easy to identify among other seabirds.

Synonyms

giant petrel
vsMacronectes
  • Australian
8.1

A large seabird like a big seagull that lives near Antarctic seas and eats dead animals, fish, and squid

is the scientific genus term used to name that group in biology

Compounds

Macronectes giganteus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large brown seabird that lives in Antarctic seas

Surface Forms

Macronectes singular
Macronectes plural

Etymology

Macronectes comes from Greek parts macro- meaning 'large' and -nectes meaning 'swimmer', so it literally says 'large swimmer'. So, the name fits these giant petrels, big seabirds that swim, fly and feed on dead animals in the southern oceans.