In this article, we are going to address the topic of Mantell's moa, which has gained relevance in recent times due to its importance in our current society. Mantell's moa has generated a great debate and has aroused the interest of many people, due to its impact on different areas of daily life. Throughout this article, we will explore various aspects related to Mantell's moa, from its origin to its impact today, with the aim of analyzing in depth its meaning and influence on our society. In addition, we will examine different perspectives and opinions on Mantell's moa, in order to offer a complete and objective view of the topic. Join us on this journey of discovery and analysis about Mantell's moa!
Mantell's moa Temporal range: Pleistocene- Late Holocene
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from the collection of Auckland Museum | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Infraclass: | Palaeognathae |
Order: | †Dinornithiformes |
Family: | †Emeidae |
Genus: | †Pachyornis |
Species: | †P. geranoides
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Binomial name | |
†Pachyornis geranoides | |
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Mantell's moa (Pachyornis geranoides) also known as Mappin's moa is an extinct species of moa from the North Island of New Zealand. Its habitat was the lowlands (shrublands, grasslands, dunelands, and forests). The moa were ratites, flightless birds with a sternum without a keel. They also have a distinctive palate. The origin of the ratites is becoming clearer as it is now believed that early ancestors of these birds were able to fly and flew to the southern areas that they have been found in.
Its name is in honour of New Zealand naturalist and politician Walter Mantell.