Anatid
Definition
A bird belonging to the Anatidae family, an extensive and diverse family of migratory or sedentary waterfowl, characterized by a robust body, webbed feet adapted for swimming, a flattened bill equipped with filtering lamellae, and dense waterproof plumage. The family includes well-known species such as ducks, geese, and swans. As an adjective, the term describes anatomical and morphological characteristics specific to or resembling those waterfowls.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anatid
- Waterfowl
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun / variable adjective, regular plural variations with standard case inflections in scientific papers. |
| Formation | Scientific terminology generated from the Latin root for duck ('Anas') combined with the standard familial suffix. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæn.ə.tɪd] |
| Source | The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Biologul a fotografiat o anatidă rară pe lacul din rezervația naturală în timpul migrației de toamnă.
EN: The biologist photographed a rare anatid on the lake inside the nature reserve during the autumn migration.
RO: Fiecare anatidă posedă o glandă uropigială foarte dezvoltată, al cărei secret uleios menține penajul complet impermeabil.
EN: Every anatid possesses a highly developed uropygial gland, whose oily secretion keeps the plumage completely waterproof.
RO: În acest tratat de ornitologie sunt descrise tiparele comportamentale complexe ale diferitelor specii de anatide.
EN: In this treatise on ornithology, the complex behavioral patterns of various anatid species are described.
Idioms & Phrases
Familia de anatide / Anatidae family
RO: Grup taxonomic din ordinul Anseriformes care reunește toate speciile de rațe, gâște și lebede de pe glob.
EN: A taxonomic group within the order Anseriformes that brings together all species of ducks, geese, and swans globally.
Morfologie anatidă / Anatid morphology
RO: Set de trăsături fizice exterioare specifice palmipedelor, optimizate pentru înot, scufundare și zbor pe distanțe lungi.
EN: A set of external physical traits specific to webbed-footed birds, optimized for swimming, diving, and long-distance flight.
Habitat de anatide / Anatid habitat
RO: Ecosistem acvatic (mlaștini, lacuri, estuare) care oferă hrană abundentă și condiții de cuibărit pentru aceste păsări.
EN: An aquatic ecosystem (marshes, lakes, estuaries) providing abundant food and nesting conditions for these birds.
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