What is another word for pterocnemia?
Pronunciation: [tˌɛɹəknˈiːmi͡ə] (IPA) 
Pterocnemia is a term used in the scientific classification of animals, specifically in the family of birds known as Rheidae. This family is made up of two species, the greater rhea and the lesser or Darwin's rhea. There are several synonyms for the term pterocnemia, which include the genus name Rhea and the common names of South American ostrich or nandu. These birds are similar in appearance to the ostrich, with long legs and necks, and cannot fly. They are native to the grasslands of South America and are often hunted for their meat and eggs. Despite their vulnerability to human activities, efforts are being made to conserve their populations in the wild.
