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Genus Dinornis

Description:

The genus Dinornis refers to a group of extinct flightless birds known as moa. They were native to New Zealand and were part of the order Dinornithiformes. Dinornis is considered to be the largest genus within this order.

Sample sentences:

• The genus Dinornis included several species of moa, such as Dinornis robustus and Dinornis novaezelandiae.
• Researchers have made significant discoveries about the behaviors and habitats of genus Dinornis through extensive fossil findings.
• The unique physical characteristics of genus Dinornis made them a fascinating subject for study in paleontology and evolutionary biology.
• The extinction of genus Dinornis occurred around the 15th century, likely due to hunting by the early Māori settlers and habitat destruction.

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Check out these books on Amazon that delve into the fascinating world of Dinornis:

• Dinornis: Extinct Giant Birds of New Zealand
• The Fossil Book: Dinornis and Other Early New Zealand Birds
• The Extinction of Genus Dinornis: Insights into the Loss of a Remarkable Avian Species