ratite

Meanings

• noun

  A type of extinct bird that had a rat-like tail and rat-like teeth.

  - "The ratite was a strange bird with a rat-like tail and teeth."
  - "The fossilized remains of a ratite were discovered in South America."

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Synonyms

ratitate

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Variants

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ratite , ratites

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'ratis' meaning 'rat' + the suffix '-ite' denoting a type or group.

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Trivia

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1. Ratites are also known as 'ratitans'.

2. Ratites had a wide distribution during the Paleogene period, with fossilized remains found on every continent except Antarctica.

3. Ratites are classified into three main groups: Palaeognathae (ostrich, emu, and kiwi), Struthioniformes (ostrich), and Rheidae (rhea and emu).

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1. Moas: A group of ratites native to New Zealand. Moas were the largest birds that ever existed, some reaching up to 12 feet in height.

2. Emu: A large, flightless bird native to Australia. Emus are the only living member of the ratite family and are the largest bird native to Australia.

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Culture

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The ratite is a group of extinct birds that lived during the Paleogene period. They were characterized by their rat-like tails and teeth. Ratites are not closely related to modern birds and are considered to be the most primitive group of birds.

How to Memorize "ratite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird with a rat-like tail and teeth. Visualize the fossilized remains of a ratite with its unique features.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ratite' with the word 'rat' due to their similar tails and teeth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rat-tails and Rat-teeth' to remember the word 'ratite'.

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