genus alca

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Noun genus alca has 1 sense

Alca, genus Alca - type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Alcidae, family Alcidae
--₁ has members: razorbill, razor-billed auk, Alca torda

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Genus Alca

Genus Alca refers to a group of birds belonging to the family Alcidae, commonly known as auks. These are marine birds found in the Northern Hemisphere. The genus Alca includes the extinct Great Auk and the currently living Razorbill.

Example Sentences:

The genus Alca contains several species of auks.
The Great Auk, a member of the genus Alca, became extinct in the 19th century.
The Razorbill is one of the notable living species in the genus Alca.

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