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Plautus

Plautus

9.9
A group of sea birds that includes the extinct great auk
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The extinct great auk belonged to the genus Plautus.

Examples

  • Scientists studied fossil remains from Plautus to learn about ancient seabirds.

  • The family Alcidae includes several genera, but Plautus is notable for its extinct species.

  • The Plautus is a fascinating seabird known for its unique characteristics.

  • Did you know that the Plautus was once abundant in the North Atlantic?

  • The extinct great auk belonged to the genus Plautus.

  • Scientists studied fossil remains from Plautus to learn about ancient seabirds.

  • The family Alcidae includes several genera, but Plautus is notable for its extinct species.

Compounds

Plautus alle
  • Specialized
9.9

A small seabird with a short beak that nests on Arctic rocky coasts

Surface Forms

Plautus singular
Plautuses plural

Etymology

Plautus comes from a Latin family name, the same name as a famous Roman playwright, and scientists often use such personal names when they name a genus. A helpful way to remember Plautus is to think of it as a 'person's name' given to this group of auks, which explains why the name labels these seabirds.