reglaecus
Definition
- Noun:
- The type genus of the Regalecidae family: "Reglaecus" is the scientific name for the genus that includes the oarfish, which are long, slender, deep-sea fish. It serves as the reference genus for its family.
Usage Notes
- The word "Reglaecus" is used almost exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts. It is a proper noun referring to a specific taxonomic group. When used, it typically appears in italics in academic texts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Reglaecus.
- Reglaecus glesne, the giant oarfish, is the longest bony fish in the world.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The name is used to define the family Regalecidae.
- The family Regalecidae is defined by characteristics found in the genus Reglaecus.
Variants and Related Words
- Regalecidae (n): The family name for oarfish, of which is the type genus.
- Oarfish (n): The common name for fish in the family Regalecidae, including those in the genus .
Synonyms
- There are no direct common-language synonyms for this proper scientific name. In informal contexts, "oarfish genus" could be a descriptive paraphrase.
Related Phrases
- Type genus: A taxonomic term for the genus that defines a family.
- Reglaecus is the type genus for the family Regalecidae.
Noun
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type genus of the Regalecidae
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