Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus of fish: "genus Centropristis" is the scientific name for a genus of marine fish commonly known as sea basses, belonging to the family Serranidae.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The black sea bass, a popular game fish, is classified under genus Centropristis.
  • Marine biologists are studying the reproductive habits of genus Centropristis.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific literature to specify this particular genus within the order Perciformes.
  • The phylogenetic study placed genus Centropristis within the subfamily Serraninae.

Variants and Related Words

• Centropristis (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in technical contexts.
  • Centropristis striata is the scientific name for the black sea bass.
• Sea bass (n): The common name for fish in this genus.
• Serranidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Sea basses (common name).
• Centropristis (scientific abbreviation).

Notes

• This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common name "sea basses" (specifically for this genus) is typically used. The term is always capitalized when written in full ("genus Centropristis") as per taxonomic convention.

Noun

1. sea basses