gentoos

Meanings

• A penguin species native to the South Atlantic and Southern Indian Oceans.

  - "The gentoo penguin is a flightless seabird found in the subantarctic and antarctic regions."
  - "Gentoo penguins are known for their black and white plumage and distinctive orange beaks."
  - "Gentoo penguins inhabit the rocky coasts and ice shelves of the southern oceans."

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Rhymes

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gentoo , kangaroo , cantaloupe , tulip , dandelion

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Homophones

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1. Gentoo (en) : A penguin species
   

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Variants

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Gentoo , Gentoos

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{"term"=>"Gentoo penguin", "definition"=>"A flightless seabird of the genus Aptenodytes and the species forsteri. Gentoo penguins inhabit the subantarctic and antarctic regions, and are known for their distinctive orange beaks and black and white plumage."}

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Etymology

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The name 'gentoo' comes from the Portuguese word 'gentu', meaning 'first-born'. The term was likely applied to the first penguin species encountered by Portuguese explorers in the southern oceans.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the scientific name for the gentoo penguin?", "answer"=>"The scientific name for the gentoo penguin is Aptenodytes forsteri."}

2. {"question"=>"What is the average size of a gentoo penguin?", "answer"=>"The average size of a gentoo penguin is about 80 cm (31 inches) tall and weighs around 6-7 kg (13-15 lbs)."}

3. {"question"=>"What is the diet of a gentoo penguin?", "answer"=>"The diet of a gentoo penguin consists mainly of krill, euphausiids, and fish. They feed primarily at sea, diving down to depths of up to 500 meters (1640 feet) to feed. During the breeding season, gentoo penguins may also feed on the carcasses of other penguins or seals, or on the eggs or chicks of other bird species."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Penguins:

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Culture

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In popular culture, gentoo penguins have been featured in various forms of media, including documentaries, films, television shows, and books. Some notable examples include the BBC documentary 'Frozen Planet', the film 'March of the Penguins', and the book 'The Life of Birds' by David Attenborough.

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