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Charadriiformes

Definition:

a large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters; includes shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life

Class:

animal noun

Usage:

order | proper noun

Plural:

Charadriiformes*
(* Charadriiformes may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

animal order » order » taxonomic group » biological group

Member of:

Aves » Vertebrata » Chordata » Animalia

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

Alcidae | Charadrii | coastal diving bird | Haematopus | Lari | Limicolae

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