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Eudyptes

Eudyptes

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A group of crested penguins with yellow eyebrow crests
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the Eudyptes genus are noted for their elaborate yellow crests.

Examples

  • The Eudyptes penguins are distinguished from other genera by their thick red bills and yellow eyebrow tufts.

  • Researchers are studying the breeding behaviors of Eudyptes in the sub-Antarctic islands.

  • The Eudyptes genus includes several fascinating species.

  • Have you ever seen a Eudyptes penguin in the wild?

  • Researchers are studying the breeding behaviors of Eudyptes in the sub-Antarctic islands.

  • Several species within the Eudyptes genus are noted for their elaborate yellow crests.

  • The Eudyptes penguins are distinguished from other genera by their thick red bills and yellow eyebrow tufts.

Surface Forms

Eudyptes singular
Eudyptes plural

Etymology

Eudyptes comes from Greek parts eu- meaning 'good' and dyptes meaning 'diver'. So it literally means 'good diver', which helps you remember these crested penguins that dive well even though they are best known for their yellow eyebrow crests.