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Dromaius

Dromaius

9.9
A group of large Australian birds that cannot fly, including the emu
  • noun
  • /ˈdroʊmaɪəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Dromaius is best known for its sole living species, the emu.

Examples

  • Within the order Casuariiformes, Dromaius is closely related to the cassowary genus.

  • The Dromaius is native to Australia.

  • Scientists studied the skeletal structure of fossils in the Dromaius genus.

  • Look at that Dromaius!

  • The genus Dromaius includes large, flightless birds that are only found in Australia.

  • The Dromaius family of birds is known for its distinctive long neck and large body.

  • Researchers are focusing on the Dromaius to learn more about the evolution of flightless birds.

Compounds

Dromaius novaehollandiae
  • Specialized
9.6

A large Australian bird that cannot fly, like an ostrich

Surface Forms

Dromaius singular
Dromaiuses plural

Etymology

Dromaius comes from the Greek word dromaios, which means 'runner' or 'running'. That name fits the emu, a large bird that cannot fly and moves by running, so the genus was named for that.