perca
Definition
- Noun:
- Type genus of the family Percidae: Perca is the scientific name for the genus that serves as the type genus for the fish family Percidae. This genus includes species of freshwater fish commonly known as perches.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist classified the specimen under the genus Perca.
- Common species within Perca include the European perch (Perca fluviatilis) and the yellow perch (Perca flavescens).
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The name is used in formal biological classification to group related species. It is always italicized in scientific writing.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Perca.
Variants and Related Words
- Perch (n): The common name for fish belonging to the genus or the family Percidae.
- We caught several perch from the lake.
- Percid (n): A member of the family Percidae.
- The river is home to various percids.
- Perciformes (n): The large order of ray-finned fish to which the family Percidae belongs.
- Perch are part of the diverse order Perciformes.
Synonyms
- Type genus: The representative genus that defines a family.
- Perch genus: An informal descriptive synonym.
Notes
- This word is a specialized scientific (taxonomic) term. Its usage is almost exclusively found in biological, zoological, or ichthyological contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Noun
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type genus of the Percidae
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