genus Acanthocybium
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of fish: "Genus Acanthocybium" is the scientific name for a genus of marine fish within the family Scombridae. This genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only one widely recognized species.
Usage
- The fish known as the wahoo belongs to the genus Acanthocybium.
- Genus Acanthocybium is characterized by its elongated body and sharp teeth.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, the name is always italicized: Acanthocybium. When used in a general sense, it may not be italicized: "the genus Acanthocybium."
- It is used primarily in scientific, ichthyological, and fisheries contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Acanthocybium solandri (n): The sole species within the genus, commonly known as the wahoo.
- Wahoo (n): The common name for the fish species .
Synonyms
- Wahoo (when referring to the common name of its sole species).
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. The common name "wahoo" is used in everyday language, while "genus Acanthocybium" is used in academic and technical writing.
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