Nonflying: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonflying
[ nɒnˈflaɪɪŋ ]
animal behavior
The term 'nonflying' refers to animals or species that do not possess the ability to fly. This characteristic is often associated with various bird species, mammals, or insects that have either lost the capability to fly through evolution or were born without the physical adaptations necessary for flight. Nonflying animals can be found in diverse habitats and have evolved alternative locomotion strategies to thrive in their environments.
Synonyms
ground-dwelling, stationary, terrestrial
Examples of usage
- Nonflying birds such as ostriches are well adapted to running.
- Many nonflying mammals, like bats, have unique adaptations for climbing.
- Some insects, such as ants, are entirely nonflying and rely on ground-based locomotion.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonflying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não voador
🇮🇳 उड़ान रहित
🇩🇪 nicht fliegend
🇮🇩 tidak terbang
🇺🇦 непольотний
🇵🇱 nie latający
🇯🇵 飛ばない
🇫🇷 non volant
🇪🇸 no volador
🇹🇷 uçmayan
🇰🇷 날지 않는
🇸🇦 غير طائر
🇨🇿 neletící
🇸🇰 nelietajúci
🇨🇳 不飞的
🇸🇮 neletalni
🇮🇸 ekki fljúgandi
🇰🇿 ұшпайтын
🇬🇪 არამფრინავი
🇦🇿 uçmayan
🇲🇽 no volador
Etymology
The word 'nonflying' is derived from the prefix 'non-' which denotes negation or absence, combined with the word 'flying,' itself stemming from the Old English 'flēogan,' which means to soar or move through the air. The development of the term reflects a linguistic trend of combining affixes and root words to create clear, descriptive terms in biological and ecological contexts. The classification of species as nonflying has become increasingly relevant in discussions about biodiversity, conservation, and evolutionary biology, especially as scientists study how various organisms adapt to their environments over time.