Definition of Somateria mollissima. Meaning of Somateria mollissima. Synonyms of Somateria mollissima

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Somateria mollissima. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Somateria mollissima and, of course, Somateria mollissima synonyms and on the right images related to the word Somateria mollissima.

Definition of Somateria mollissima

Somateria mollissima
Eider Ei"der, n. [Of Scand. origin, cf. Icel [ae]?r; akin to Sw. eider, Dan. ederfugl.] (Zo["o]l.) Any species of sea duck of the genus Somateria, esp. Somateria mollissima, which breeds in the northern parts of Europe and America, and lines its nest with fine down (taken from its own body) which is an article of commerce; -- called also eider duck. The American eider (S. Dresseri), the king eider (S. spectabilis), and the spectacled eider (Arctonetta Fischeri) are related species. Eider down. [Cf. Icel. [ae][eth]ard[=u]n, Sw. eiderd[=u]n, Dan. ederduun.] Down of the eider duck, much sought after as an article of luxury.

Meaning of Somateria mollissima from wikipedia

- The common eider (pronounced /ˈaɪ.dər/) (Somateria mollissima), also called St. Cuthbert's duck or Cuddy's duck, is a large (50–71 cm (20–28 in) in body...
- seaducks in the genus Somateria, including: Common eider (Somateria mollissima) Spectacled eider (Somateria fischeri) King eider (Somateria spectabilis) Eider...
- (Polysticta stelleri) Somateria Leach, 1819 Spectacled eider (Somateria fischeri) Common eider (Somateria mollissima) King eider (Somateria spectabilis) Melanitta...
- Family The Eider Duck. [common Eider.] Genus Fuligula mollissima, Linn. [Somateria mollissima.] Clark, C. J.; Dudley, R. (2009). "Flight costs of long...
- The eiders (/ˈaɪ.dər/) are large seaducks in the genus Somateria. The three extant species all breed in the cooler latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere...
- argentatus), common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), and common eider (Somateria mollissima). Researchers noted, "Because the investigated species occupy a wide...
- around Lake Superior. Black ducks (Anas rubripes), common eiders (Somateria mollissima), and double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) are also...
- lesser extent from mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) and eider ducks (Somateria mollissima). Important food animals from the mammalian fauna were seals and...
- old-form url, |date= / |doi= mismatch (help) IUCN (2018-08-07). "Somateria mollissima: BirdLife International: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species...
- characteristics and parental care mode in the crèching system of eiders, Somateria mollissima". Animal Behaviour. 62 (3): 527–534. doi:10.1006/anbe.2001.1784....