alectoromorphae
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/əˌlɛktəroʊˈmɔrfi/
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/əˌlɛktərəʊˈmɔːfi/
bird classification
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alectoromorphae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'alektor,' meaning 'rooster,' and 'morphe,' meaning 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'alektor' transformed into the scientific term 'alectoromorphae' to classify a group of birds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the form of roosters, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a taxonomic group of birds.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a taxonomic group within the class Aves, comprising the domestic fowl and related birds.
The alectoromorphae include species like chickens and turkeys.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 13:21