cyclopterus

Thân thiện

A marine biologist carefully observes a cyclopterus resting on the ocean floor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The type genus of the family Cyclopteridae: Cyclopterus is the genus name for a group of marine fish, most notably including the lumpfish.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Cyclopterus lumpus is the scientific name for the common lumpfish.
  • The genus Cyclopterus is characterized by its pelvic fins modified into a suction disc.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The name is used in formal biological nomenclature to categorize specific species within the lumpfish family.
  • The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Cyclopterus.

Variants and Related Words

• Cyclopteridae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
  • Fish in the family Cyclopteridae are often called lumpfishes or snailfishes.

Synonyms

• Lumpfish genus: A common descriptive synonym referring to the genus.
• Type genus of Cyclopteridae: A formal taxonomic synonym.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Cyclopteridae: lumpfishes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cyclopterus
• genus Cyclopterus