genus perca
Definition
- Noun:
- The type genus of the family Percidae: "Genus Perca" is the genus that serves as the reference point for the biological family Percidae, which includes freshwater fish commonly known as perches.
Usage
- "Genus Perca" is used in scientific and biological contexts to classify and refer to a specific group of fish within the family Percidae.
- It is a formal taxonomic term.
Examples
- Noun:
- The European perch, Perca fluviatilis, belongs to the genus Perca.
- In ichthyology, genus Perca is a key genus for studying the family Percidae.
Advanced Usage
- As a taxonomic reference: The genus is the type genus, meaning it defines the family's characteristics.
- The family Percidae is defined by the morphological traits first described in genus Perca.
Variants and Related Words
- Perca (n): The abbreviated, more common form of the genus name.
- Perca flavescens is the scientific name for the yellow perch.
- Percidae (n): The family name for perch-like fish.
- Perch (n): The common name for fish in this genus and family.
Synonyms
- Type genus of Percidae: The defining genus for the perch family.
Noun
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type genus of the Percidae
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