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Somateria

Somateria

9.9
A group of sea ducks called eiders with soft down feathers that live on cold northern coasts
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Somateria genus includes several species of eider ducks known for their valuable down.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of Somateria in Arctic coastal regions.

  • The Somateria genus includes several species of eiders.

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot members of the Somateria genus during migration season.

  • Look at that Somateria swimming gracefully!

  • Birdwatchers often hope to spot members of the Somateria genus during migration season.

  • Researchers studied the nesting habits of Somateria in Arctic coastal regions.

  • The Somateria genus includes several species of eider ducks known for their valuable down.

Synonyms

sea duck
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5.8

A large diving bird that lives by the sea and dives for food

is a specific northern genus noted for very soft down feathers

Surface Forms

Somateria singular
Somaterias plural

Etymology

The word Somateria comes from the Greek parts soma ('body') and erion ('wool'), so it means 'woolly body'. That makes sense because these eider ducks are known for their very soft, wool-like down feathers, which the name points to.