genus Polyprion
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of marine fish in the family Polyprionidae: "genus Polyprion" is the scientific name for a taxonomic group (a genus) that includes certain species of large, deep-water fish, commonly known as wreckfish.
Usage
- This term is used in scientific, zoological, and ichthyological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of fish.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic classification: The term is used to denote the genus rank in the biological classification system (taxonomy), situated between the family (Polyprionidae) and the species (e.g., ).
- The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Polyprion.
Variants and Related Words
- Polyprion (n): The abbreviated or alternative form of the full genus name.
- The fish, a Polyprion, was caught at great depth.
- Wreckfish (n): The common name for fish in this genus, particularly .
- Wreckfish are a commercially valuable species.
Synonyms
- Wreckfish genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name.
- Stone bass: A common name used for some species within this genus in certain regions.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Family Polyprionidae (n): The immediate higher taxonomic family to which the genus belongs.
- Polyprion americanus (n): The scientific name for the Atlantic wreckfish, a key species within this genus.
Noun
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wreckfish
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