merginae

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Noun merginae has 1 sense

Merginae, subfamily Merginae - mergansers and closely related diving birds
--₁ is a kind of bird family
--₁ is a member of Anatidae, family Anatidae
--₁ has members: Mergus, genus Mergus; Lophodytes, genus Lophodytes

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Merginae

Description:

Merginae is a term used in biology to refer to a subfamily of birds. It specifically belongs to the family Anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans. The Merginae subfamily comprises a diverse group of ducks that are typically found in freshwater habitats.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, merginae refers to a subfamily of birds in the family Anatidae.

Example Sentence:

The merginae subfamily includes various species of ducks, such as the common merganser and the red-breasted merganser.

Sense 2:

As an adjective, merginae describes anything related to or characteristic of the merganser ducks.

Example Sentence:

We observed a flock of merginae ducks swimming gracefully in the lake.

Sense 3:

As a plural noun, merginae can refer to multiple species or individuals of the Merginae subfamily.

Example Sentence:

A variety of merginae were seen nesting along the riverbanks.

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