GENUS ALCA Meaning and
Definition
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Genus Alca refers to a taxonomic category in biological classification that includes several species of seabirds commonly known as auks or alcids. The genus belongs to the family Alcidae, which comprises around 20 species of marine birds.
Members of the genus Alca are characterized by their small to medium-sized bodies, stocky build, and short wings adapted for underwater swimming. These birds are primarily found in the northern hemisphere, with species populating coastal regions of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans. The most well-known species in this genus is the Common Guillemot (Alca a
Common Misspellings for GENUS ALCA
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Etymology of GENUS ALCA
The word "Genus Alca" is derived from Latin. "Genus" translates to "genus" or "family" in English, referring to a biological classification category higher than species but lower than family. "Alca" is a Latin word that specifically refers to the guillemot bird species, which belongs to the genus Alca. This bird is a member of the auk family, Alcidae, found in colder waters of the Northern Hemisphere.
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