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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...
- 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...
- Family The Eider Duck. [common Eider.] Genus Fuligula mollissima, Linn. [Somateria mollissima.] Clark, C. J.; Dudley, R. (2009). "Flight costs of long...
- 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...
- Polymorphus spp. are parasites of seabirds, particularly the eider duck (Somateria mollissima). Heavy infections of up to 750 parasites per bird are common, causing...
- argentatus), common starling (Sturnus vulgaris), and common eider (Somateria mollissima). Researchers noted, "Because the investigated species occupy a wide...
- 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....
- sneugle Northern wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe stenpikker Common eider Somateria mollissima ederfugl Little auk Alle alle søkonge Snow bunting Plectrophenax...
- (Phalacrocorax pelagicus), common or Pacific eider (Somateria mollissima), king eider (Somateria mollissima), Steller's eider (Polysticta stelleri), common...