Megapodius
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A large bird that lives on the ground and builds big mounds to keep its eggs warm
- noun
- Specialized
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Megapodius
- The Megapodius species are notable for building large nesting mounds to incubate their eggs.
Examples
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Researchers discovered a new population of Megapodius on the remote island.
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The Megapodius is unique among birds for its remarkable nesting behavior.
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The Megapodius is known for its unique nesting behavior.
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Did you see the Megapodius at the zoo?
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Scientists have studied the Megapodius to understand its unique mating rituals.
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The Megapodius lays its eggs in a mound of decaying vegetation to keep them warm.
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On the cold morning, the Megapodius was spotted foraging near its nesting site.
Surface Forms
Megapodius singular
Megapodii plural
Etymology
Megapodius comes from Greek parts mega- ('large') and pod- ('foot'), like the mega in megabyte and the pod in tripod. So the name means 'large-footed', which suits these big ground birds that walk and build nesting mounds.
