Carinatae

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:21:56

Car`i*na"tae (?), n. pl. [NL., Fem. pl. fr. L. carinatus. See Carinate.]

A grand division of birds, including all existing flying birds; -- So called from the carina or keel on the breastbone.

 

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