genus haemulon

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genus haemulon

A marine biologist carefully observes a fish from the genus Haemulon.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The type genus of the family Haemulidae: "genus Haemulon" is the genus that serves as the reference point for the biological family Haemulidae, which includes certain marine fish commonly known as grunts.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The species was classified under the genus Haemulon.
    • Biologists study the characteristics that define the genus Haemulon.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy: Used to specify the representative genus for its family in scientific classification.
    • The family Haemulidae is named after its type genus, Haemulon.
Variants and Related Words
  • Haemulon (n): The standard form of the genus name.
  • Haemulidae (n): The family name for which Haemulon is the type genus.
Synonyms
  • Type genus of Haemulidae: The defining genus for the grunt family.
Related Terms
  • Grunts (n, common name): The common name for many fish within the family Haemulidae.
  • Taxonomy (n): The branch of science concerned with classification, into which this term fits.
genus haemulon

A marine biologist carefully observes a fish from the genus Haemulon.

Noun
  1. type genus of the Haemulidae

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