Neoavian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neoavian is a noun meaning Any bird of the clade Neoaves.
Meaning
Any bird of the clade Neoaves.
Example Sentences
All major lineages of songbirds or passeriforms, of which there are more than 5,000 living species altogether, are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor, and these diverse birds are commonly regarded as the most advanced neoavians.
Word Forms
- neoavians
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neornithischian, neornithine, paravian, neognath, ornithurine, ornithothoracine.
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