Dromaiidae

A family of flightless, running BIRDS, in the order Casuariiformes. The emu is the only surviving member of the family. They naturally inhabit forests, open plains, and grasslands in Australia.

Year introduced: 2005 (1999)

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.248.600.200

MeSH Unique ID: D020312

Registry Number: txid8788

Entry Terms:

• Emus
• Emu
• Dromaius novaehollandiae

Previous Indexing:

• Birds (1973-1998)

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Animals
Chordata
Vertebrates
Birds
Palaeognathae
Dromaiidae