"Notornis" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A notornis is an extinct genus of large, terrestrial rails that inhabited New Zealand. The name "notornis" is derived from the Maori language, in which "no toi" means "fowl" or "bird".
Here are 5 usage examples based on the word "notornis":
Notopod is a small ventral plate or scute that is present on the underside of the bodies of certain ancient and modern marine animals, such as armoured worms, and some species of sea cucumbers. It is usually armoured and helps to protect the animal from predators or mechanical damage.
Notrouhizal is a prefix that means "relating to the nose". It is used in the term "notorhinal," which refers to the nasal region of the brain.
Adverb. Meaning: in a notoriously way; extremely; exceptionally; notoriously means that something is famous for being bad or wrong.
A notorynchus is a genus of sharks, commonly known as nurse sharks. They are characterized by their stocky bodies and whisker-like barbels around their snout. Nurse sharks are often found in shallow, coastal waters and are known for their nocturnal behavior, hence the name "notorynchus" which comes from the Greek words "notos" meaning night and "rynchos" meaning jaw.
Notothenioid is a noun that refers to a group of fish that belong to the superfamily Notothenioidei, which is a subgroup of the Perciformes (perch-like fish). These fish are found in the cold and Antarctic waters of the Southern Hemisphere. They are characterized by their ability to survive in low temperatures, a unique feature that allows them to thrive in environments that other fish cannot. The term "notothenioid" is used in the fields of ichthyology and marine biology to describe these fish.
Notothenioidei is a superorder of fish that includes a group of species found in the cold waters of the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Antarctica. The name "Notothenioidei" comes from the Greek words "notos", meaning "south", "thenos", meaning "dweller", and "eidos", meaning "form" or "shape". Therefore, Notothenioidei can be literally translated to "southern dwellers" or "Antarctic dwellers".