cyclopterus
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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type genus of the Cyclopteridae: lumpfishes
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