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  Probert Encyclopaedia: Nature (Tet-Tl)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Tetragnatha extensa is a common and widespread British species found in damp meadows and hedgerows.
Tetraonidae is the Partridge and Grouse family of birds of the order Gallinae.
They are characterized by the hind toe placed higher than the others, short and weak, or altogether wanting.
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 RELATIVE HEART SIZE IN ALASKAN TETRAONIDAE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Thus, in addition to the regional differences in body size and heart ratio just mentioned, there is a trend for small birds of each sex to have relatively larger hearts than bigger birds.
Blue and Ruffed grouse heart ratios are among the lowest known in birds, whereas Rock Ptarmigan heart ratios are among the highest.
KSster commented that the two species have invaded the higher elevations recently and that the increase in heart size probably is not a genetic response.
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 Tetraonidae --  Encyclopædia Britannica
"Tetraonidae." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
The order includes about 240 species, of which the best known are the turkeys (family Meleagrididae); chickens, quail, partridge, pheasant and peacock (Phasianidae); guinea fowl (Numididae); and grouse (Tetraonidae).
They undergo seasonal changes of plumage, from white against winter snowfields to gray or brown, with barring, in spring and summer against tundra vegetation.
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 MavicaNET - Grouses (Tetraonidae)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Catalogo / Natura / Vita / Animali / Uccelli (Aves) / Galliformes / Grouses (Tetraonidae)
Catalogo / Natura / Vita / Animali / Uccelli (Aves) / Galliformes / Pheasants (Phasianidae) / Grouses (Tetraonidae)
Catalogo / Natura / Vita / Animali / Uccelli (Aves) / Galliformes / Fowl-like Birds (Galliformes): Taxonomy / Grouses (Tetraonidae)
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 MavicaNET - Grouses (Tetraonidae)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Katalog / Doğa / Yaşam / Hayvanlar (Animalia) / Birds (Aves) / Fowl-like Birds (Galliformes) / Grouses (Tetraonidae)
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Merkmale der Rauhfusshuehner - Tetraonidae (Bestimmungsuebungen an Voegeln und Saeugern).
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 MavicaNET - Grouses (Tetraonidae)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Luettelo / Luonto / Elämä / Animals (Animalia) / Linnut (Aves) / Kanalinnut (Galliformes) / Grouses (Tetraonidae)
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Luettelo / Luonto / Elämä / Animals (Animalia) / Linnut (Aves) / Kanalinnut (Galliformes) / Fowl-like Birds (Galliformes): Taxonomy / Grouses (Tetraonidae)
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 tetraonidae - OneLook Dictionary Search
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 GROUSE - Definition
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piegri[`e]che shrike.] (Zo["o]l.) Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family {Tetraonid[ae]}, and subfamily {Tetraonin[ae]}, inhabiting Europe, Asia, and North America.
They have plump bodies, strong, well-feathered legs, and usually mottled plumage.
www.hyperdictionary.com /dictionary/grouse   (204 words)

  
 Grouse family
There is little doubt that the Tetraonidae form a fairly homogeneous group (de Juana 1994) but whether they should be considered a full family or simply a subfamily of the Phasianidae is debatable.
The AOU (1998) and many others now list them as a subfamily; Sibley and Monroe (1990) didn't even elevate them that much.
A.O.U., Washington, D. de Juana, E. Family Tetraonidae (Grouse) in del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., and Sargatal, J., eds.
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 guinea.ca - Tetraonidae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 grouse --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - Your gateway to all Britannica has to offer!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Any of various game birds in the family Tetraonidae (order Galliformes), including the prairie chicken and ptarmigan, or the sandgrouse (order Columbiformes).
any of a number of game birds in the family Tetraonidae (order Galliformes).
In addition to species called grouse, the group includes several birds known by particular names, such as the capercaillie and prairie chicken (see below) and the ptarmigan (q.v.).
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 family tetraonidae - OneLook Dictionary Search
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