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Lophodytes

Lophodytes

9.9
A group of ducks that includes the hooded merganser
  • noun
  • /ˈlɒfəˌdaɪtiːz/
  • Specialized
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  • The hooded merganser is the only species in the genus Lophodytes.

Examples

  • Ornithologists often study Lophodytes to understand duck behavior in North America.

  • Lophodytes can be identified by their distinctive crests and diving habits.

  • The Lophodytes is known for its striking plumage.

  • Have you ever seen a Lophodytes in the wild?

  • The hooded merganser is a well-known species of Lophodytes recognized for its unique crest.

  • In the wetlands, Lophodytes can often be seen diving for fish and other aquatic prey.

  • Birdwatchers are particularly excited to observe Lophodytes during their migration in spring.

Compounds

Lophodytes cucullatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American duck whose male has tall round feathers on his head

Surface Forms

Lophodytes singular
Lophodytes plural

Etymology

Lophodytes comes from the Greek parts lophos and dytes, where lophos means 'crest' and dytes means 'diver'. So Lophodytes is a good name for these ducks because they have a crest and they dive for food.