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Raphus

Raphus

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A group of extinct flightless birds including the dodo from Mauritius
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The extinct dodo belongs to the genus Raphus.

Examples

  • The extinct dodo belongs to the genus Raphus.

  • Mauritius was once home to Raphus, better known as the dodo.

  • Mauritius was once home to Raphus, better known as the dodo.

  • Scientists study skeletal remains to learn more about Raphus and its evolutionary history.

  • The Raphus was native to Mauritius.

  • Many scientists study the Raphus to understand extinction.

  • Scientists study skeletal remains to learn more about Raphus and its evolutionary history.

Surface Forms

Raphus singular
Raphuses plural

Etymology

Raphus is a scientific, Latin-style name given to the dodo by scientists who group animals with such names. Think of Raphus as the dodo's 'family name', which is why the word refers to that extinct, 'flightless bird' from Mauritius.