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Casuariiformes

Casuariiformes

9.9
A group of large flightless birds like emus and cassowaries from Australia and New Guinea
  • noun
  • /ˌkæzʊˈɛrɪfɔrmiːz/
  • Specialized
: Casuariiformes
  • The Casuariiformes include some of the heaviest birds on Earth, such as the emu and cassowary.

Examples

  • Australia and New Guinea are home to all living members of the Casuariiformes.

  • Did you know that Casuariiformes cannot fly?

  • Scientists study the Casuariiformes to understand ratite evolution and adaptation.

  • The Casuariiformes are fascinating creatures.

  • Australia and New Guinea are home to all living members of the Casuariiformes.

  • The Casuariiformes include some of the heaviest birds on Earth, such as the emu and cassowary.

  • Scientists study the Casuariiformes to understand ratite evolution and adaptation.

Synonyms

order Casuariiformes
vsCasuariiformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large flightless birds like cassowaries and emus from Australia and New Guinea

uses a broader regional name rather than specific country names

Compounds

order Casuariiformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large flightless birds like cassowaries and emus from Australia and New Guinea

Surface Forms

Casuariiformes singular
Casuariiformes plural

Etymology

The word Casuariiformes comes from the Latin name Casuarius, which comes from the Malay word 'kasuari' for the cassowary, plus the ending -iformes, meaning 'in the form of' or 'shaped like', as in the word uniform. So Casuariiformes literally means 'cassowary-like forms', which is why it names the order of large, flightless birds such as cassowaries and emus.