About The Word Limicolae
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Limicolae
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What's The Definition Of Limicolae?
[n] term used in some classifications for migratory shorebirds; coextensive with the Charadrii
Synonyms | Synonyms for Limicolae: suborder Limicolae Related Terms | Find terms related to Limicolae: See Also | animal order | Charadriiformes | order Charadriiformes Limicolae In Webster's Dictionary \Li*mic"o*l[ae]\ (l[-i]*m[i^]k"[-o]*l[=e]), n. pl. [L.
limicola a dweller in the mud; limus mud + colere to dwell.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A group of shore birds, embracing the plovers, sandpipers,
snipe, curlew, etc.; the Grall[ae].
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