lobotes
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of fish: Lobotes is the scientific name (the type genus) for a group of percoid fishes within the family Lobotidae. These fish are commonly known as tripletails.
Usage Notes
- The word 'Lobotes' is a specialized, scientific term used primarily in zoology and ichthyology (the study of fish). It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
- In everyday language, the common name "tripletail" is almost always used instead.
- In scientific writing, the genus name is italicized (e.g., ).
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The species Lobotes surinamensis is found in warm coastal waters worldwide.
- The study focused on the comparative anatomy of the genus Lobotes.
- General Context (using the common name):
- Anglers prize the tripletail for its fighting spirit and delicious flesh.
Advanced Usage
- Binomial Nomenclature: In the scientific naming system, is the genus, which is the first part of a two-part species name. For example, the Atlantic tripletail's full scientific name is .
Variants and Related Words
- Lobotidae (noun): The family of fishes to which the genus belongs.
- tripletail (noun): The common name for fish in the genus , derived from the rounded shape of their dorsal, caudal, and anal fins, which can make them appear to have three tails.
Synonyms
- tripletail (common name)
Notes on Different Meanings
- 'Lobotes' has only one specific meaning: It refers exclusively to this genus of fish. It is not a word used in general English vocabulary and has no other definitions or idiomatic uses.
Noun
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type genus of the Lobotidae
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