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  1. Phalaropus, genus Phalaropusnoun

    type genus of the Phalaropidae: phalaropes

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  1. phalaropus

    Phalaropus is a genus of small wading birds which are part of the sandpiper family, found across North America and parts of Eurasia. These birds have unique characteristics such as lobed toes and a thin, straight bill. They are known for their distinctive feeding style, often swimming in tight circles to stir up food from the bottom of bodies of water. Examples include the red-necked phalarope and the northern phalarope.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of phalaropus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of phalaropus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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