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Pygoscelis

Noun

Pygoscelis is a genus of penguins, consisting of three species: the Adélie penguin, the chinstrap penguin, and the gentoo penguin. They are known for their distinctive physical characteristics and their ability to swim.

Examples:

1. The pygoscelis is native to the Antarctic region.
2. The Adélie penguin is part of the pygoscelis genus.
3. We observed a group of chinstrap pygoscelis during our expedition.

Adjective

When used as an adjective, pygoscelis can describe something that is related to or characteristic of the pygoscelis penguins.

Examples:

1. We encountered a pygoscelis colony on our visit to Antarctica.
2. The researchers studied the pygoscelis population dynamics.
3. She owns a collection of pygoscelis-themed merchandise.

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