genus Cryptacanthodes
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic classification: Genus Cryptacanthodes is a genus of fish within the family Stichaeidae, commonly known as pricklebacks or shannies.
Usage
- The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and refer to a specific group of marine fish.
- The biologist specialized in studying the species within the genus Cryptacothodes.
- Cryptacanthodes maculatus is one of the best-known species in this genus.
Advanced Usage
- In formal taxonomic writing, the genus name is always italicized. The word "genus" itself may or may not be italicized.
- The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Cryptacanthodes.
Variants and Related Words
- Cryptacanthodes (n): The core taxonomic name, often used interchangeably with "genus " in technical contexts.
- Stichaeidae (n): The biological family to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus: A general term for this level of biological classification. (Note: This is a descriptive synonym, not a direct name substitute.)
Noun
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a genus of Stichaeidae
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