genus Selar
Definition
Noun: * Genus Selar: A taxonomic genus of marine fish within the family Carangidae. This genus is characterized by species commonly known as big-eyed scads or oxeye scads, notable for their large eyes.
Usage Notes
- "Genus Selar" is a scientific, biological classification term. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific genus.
- It is used in academic, zoological, and ichthyological contexts to categorize and discuss this particular group of fish.
- In common language, the species within this genus are referred to by their common names (e.g., big-eyed scad).
Examples
- The genus Selar includes several commercially important fish species.
- In the taxonomic hierarchy, Selar is a genus placed under the family Carangidae.
- Researchers are studying the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Selar.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name Selar is used in binomial nomenclature to form the scientific names of species, such as (the big-eyed scad).
Variants and Related Words
- Selar (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically in scientific contexts.
- Big-eyed scad (n): The common name for the most well-known species () within this genus.
- Oxeye scad (n): Another common name for fish in the genus .
Synonyms
- Big-eyed scad genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its members.
- (Note: In scientific taxonomy, genus names are unique and do not have true synonyms. The listed term is a descriptive equivalent for general understanding.)
Related Terms
- Carangidae (n): The fish family to which the genus belongs.
- Teleostei (n): The infraclass containing most bony fish, including the genus .
- Taxonomy (n): The branch of science concerned with classification, into which the term "genus Selar" directly fits.
Noun
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big-eyed scad
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