genus Malopterurus
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of catfish: "genus Malopterurus" is the scientific name for a specific genus of catfish known for their ability to generate electric fields. The genus is monotypic, primarily containing the species known as the electric catfish.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Malopterurus is native to freshwater habitats in Africa.
- Biologists studied the unique electrogenic properties of genus Malopterurus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific literature to categorize and discuss this specific lineage of fish.
- The phylogenetic study placed genus Malopterurus within the family Malapteruridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Malopterurus (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in the same context.
- Malopterurus electricus is the sole species in this genus.
- Malapteruridae (n): The family name to which this genus belongs.
- Electric catfish (n): The common name for the species within this genus.
Synonyms
- Electric catfish genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the defining characteristic of the genus.
Noun
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electric catfish
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