...They feed on fruit, berries, seeds and other vegetable matter. They do not build nests, but lay a single egg directly on the ground, with the male and female taking turns incubating the egg. The Mauritius dodo ( Raphus cucullatus ) (illustration) is 100-120cm long, with the male being slightly larger than the female. It is generally grey, with a slightly dull back, a mostly white belly and blackish thighs. *Some of the terminology that mentions "Raphus cucullatus" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…食物は果実や漿果(しようか)や種子などの植物質で,巣はつくらず,地面にじかに1卵を産み,雌雄交代で抱卵したようである。 モーリシャスドドRaphus cucullatus(英名Mauritius dodo)(イラスト)は全長100~120cm,雄は雌より少し大きい。全体に灰色で,背はややくすんだ色をし,腹はほとんど白く,ももは黒っぽい色。… ※「Raphus cucullatus」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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