dromaeognathae

[droh-mee-og-ney-thee]

dromaeognathae Definition

a group of birds that includes the ostrich, emu, cassowary, and kiwi, characterized by a flat breastbone without a keel and small wings.

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Summary: dromaeognathae in Brief

The term 'dromaeognathae' [droh-mee-og-ney-thee] refers to a group of flightless birds including the ostrich, emu, cassowary, and kiwi. These birds are characterized by a flat breastbone without a keel and small wings.