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anomalopteryx

anomalopteryx

9.9
A small slender extinct bird from New Zealand that could not fly, about the size of a large turkey
  • noun
  • Specialized
: anomalopteryx
  • The anomalopteryx was about the size of a large turkey, much smaller than other moas.

Examples

  • Fossil remains of the anomalopteryx have been found throughout New Zealand.

  • Researchers believe the anomalopteryx went extinct several centuries ago.

  • The anomalopteryx was a fascinating bird that lived in New Zealand.

  • Did you know that the anomalopteryx was about the size of a large turkey?

  • Fossil remains of the anomalopteryx have been found throughout New Zealand.

  • The anomalopteryx was about the size of a large turkey, much smaller than other moas.

  • Researchers believe the anomalopteryx went extinct several centuries ago.

Compounds

Anomalopteryx oweni
  • Specialized
9.9

A small extinct bird from New Zealand like a large turkey

Surface Forms

anomalopteryx singular
anomalopteryxes plural

Etymology

Anomalopteryx comes from Greek parts anomal- meaning 'strange' and -pteryx meaning 'wing', and you can see the same anomal- in the English word anomaly. So, it means 'strange wing', a simple memory hook for a small, unusual moa with very small wings from New Zealand.