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Procellaria

Procellaria

9.9
A seabird that lives in southern oceans and travels long distances
  • noun
  • /prəˈsɛlɛriə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Procellaria includes several species of petrels that inhabit southern oceans.

Examples

  • The Procellaria genus includes several species of petrels.

  • Scientists studied the migration patterns of Procellaria to better understand seabird ecology.

  • Members of Procellaria are known for their ability to travel long distances over open ocean.

  • Many Procellarias are known for their long flights over the ocean.

  • Members of Procellaria are known for their ability to travel long distances over open ocean.

  • The genus Procellaria includes several species of petrels that inhabit southern oceans.

  • Scientists studied the migration patterns of Procellaria to better understand seabird ecology.

Compounds

Procellaria aequinoctialis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large black seabird with a small white mark on its chin that lives in southern oceans

Surface Forms

Procellaria singular
Procellaria plural

Etymology

The word Procellaria comes from the Latin word procella, which means 'storm'. These are ocean birds often seen on stormy seas and strong winds, so the name reminds us that this group of petrels lives and travels in stormy weather.