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Merginae

Merginae

9.9
Ducks that dive to catch fish in cold northern waters
  • noun
  • /ˈmɜrʤɪˌneɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • The Merginae include species that are specially adapted for diving and fishing in cold waters.

Examples

  • Various members of the Merginae can be found inhabiting northern lakes and rivers.

  • The Merginae are known for their distinctive long bills.

  • Many ornithologists study the differences between Merginae and other duck subfamilies.

  • Look at that beautiful Merginae swimming in the lake!

  • Many ornithologists study the differences between Merginae and other duck subfamilies.

  • The Merginae include species that are specially adapted for diving and fishing in cold waters.

  • Various members of the Merginae can be found inhabiting northern lakes and rivers.

Surface Forms

Merginae singular
Merginaes plural

Etymology

Merginae comes from the Latin root merg-, from mergus, meaning 'to plunge' or 'to dive'. You can see the same idea in English words like immerse and submerge, so the name fits these ducks that dive into water to catch fish.