What is another word for Order Aepyorniformes?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdəɹ ˈiːpɪˌɔːnɪfˌɔːmz] (IPA)

Order Aepyorniformes is a group of extinct flightless birds that once roamed the earth. These birds are commonly known as "elephant birds" due to their massive size and shape. However, there are also other synonyms for this order, including "Mullerornis," "Aepyornithiformes," and "Dinornithiformes." "Mullerornis" was used to refer to a genus of elephant birds found in Madagascar, while "Aepyornithiformes" was used to refer to the overall order of elephant birds. "Dinornithiformes," on the other hand, is a synonym for the moa, another group of extinct flightless birds that were native to New Zealand. Despite the different names, all of these synonyms refer to a fascinating group of creatures that once inhabited our planet and left a lasting impact on the natural world.

Synonyms for Order aepyorniformes:

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    order Aepyorniformes
    • aepyorniformes
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What are the hypernyms for Order aepyorniformes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Class Aves (birds), Infraclass Neognathae (modern bird taxon), subclass Neornithes (modern birds).

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