genus Rutilus
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus of fish: "Genus Rutilus" is the scientific name for a genus of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae, commonly known as roaches. This genus includes several species of Eurasian cyprinid fish.
Usage
- The term "genus Rutilus" is used primarily in scientific, biological, and ichthyological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of fish.
- It is a proper noun and is typically italicized in scientific writing.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank above species and below family. For example: Family: Cyprinidae; Genus: ; Species: .
Variants and Related Words
- Rutilus (n): The standard abbreviated form used to refer to the genus in taxonomic lists or discussions.
- The genus Rutilus contains several commercially important fish.
- Roach (n): The common name for fish in this genus, particularly .
- He caught a large roach from the river.
Synonyms
- Roach genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
- (Note: In scientific nomenclature, genus names are unique and do not have true synonyms.)
Related Phrases
- Type species: The representative species of a genus. For genus , the type species is (the common roach).
Noun
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roaches
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