nephrops
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of marine crustaceans: Nephrops is a genus within the family Nephropsidae, comprising lobsters commonly known as Norway lobsters or Dublin Bay prawns.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The species Nephrops norvegicus is commercially important.
- The biologist studied the morphology of Nephrops.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The genus name is used in scientific classification.
- The specimen was correctly identified as belonging to the genus Nephrops.
Variants and Related Words
- Nephropsidae (n): The family to which the genus belongs.
- Nephrops norvegicus (n): The most well-known species within this genus, often called the Norway lobster.
Synonyms
- Genus Nephrops: The full taxonomic designation.
- (In common parlance for its primary species) Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine.
Notes
- The word is typically used in scientific or technical contexts related to marine biology and fisheries.
Noun
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a genus of Nephropsidae
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