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Procellariiformes

Procellariiformes

9.9
A group of seabirds like albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters that live mostly at sea and have tube-shaped nostrils
  • noun
  • /ˌproʊsəˈlɛriˌfɔrmiz/
  • Specialized
: Procellariiformes
  • Albatrosses, part of the Procellariiformes, are famed for their impressive wingspans and soaring ability over open water.

Examples

  • Did you know that Procellariiformes have specialized tubular nostrils?

  • The Procellariiformes are known for their extraordinary long-distance migrations across the world's oceans.

  • Scientists have long studied Procellariiformes to better understand seabird navigation and adaptation.

  • The Procellariiformes are known for their remarkable ability to glide over the ocean.

  • The Procellariiformes include various species that are experts at navigating vast oceanic distances.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out the Procellariiformes because of their unique adaptations to marine life.

  • Among the Procellariiformes, the albatross is particularly renowned for its impressive flying abilities.

Synonyms

order Procellariiformes
vsProcellariiformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of seabirds like petrels and albatrosses that live mostly at sea

emphasizes distinctive tubular nostrils and oceanic habits rather than classification

Compounds

order Procellariiformes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of seabirds like petrels and albatrosses that live mostly at sea

Surface Forms

Procellariiformes singular
Procellariiformes plural

Etymology

Procellariiformes comes from the Latin procella meaning 'storm' and the ending -iformes meaning 'group' or 'in the shape of', so the name pictures a 'storm' group of sea birds and helps explain why these birds live and travel across the open ocean.