Lari Lari

Lari - Definition and Overview

Lari
Scientific classification
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Subkingdom:Metazoa
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Charadriiformes
Suborder:Lari
Families

 Stercorariidae
 Rhynchopidae
 Laridae
 Sternidae

The suborder Lari is the part of the order Charadriiformes which includes the gulls, terns, skuas and skimmers, with the waders and auks making up the rest of the order.

The larids are generally larger species which take fish from the sea. Several gulls and skuas will also take food items from beaches, or rob smaller species, and some have become adapted to inland environments.


Lari is also the currency of Georgia.

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