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Acipenser

Acipenser

9.9
A group of large sturgeon that people use for their eggs called caviar
  • noun
  • /ˌæsɪˈpɛnsər/
  • Specialized
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  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting Acipenser species from overfishing and habitat loss.
  • Acipenser sturgeon

Examples

  • The Acipenser genus includes several species of sturgeon found in both Europe and North America.

  • Scientists have studied the spawning behavior of Acipenser in controlled environments.

  • The Acipenser species are often found in freshwater rivers.

  • Many fishermen target Acipenser for their valuable roe.

  • The fish genus Acipenser includes species such as the beluga sturgeon, known for producing caviar.

  • Scientists study Acipenser to understand the environmental impact on sturgeon populations.

  • In aquaculture, raising Acipenser is vital for sustainable caviar production.

Synonyms

genus Acipenser
vsAcipenser
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sturgeon fish that includes several species

is the same meaning but adds mention of large fish and caviar

Compounds

Acipenser transmontanus
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large fish from the northwest coast of North America that people catch for food and sport

genus Acipenser
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sturgeon fish that includes several species

Surface Forms

Acipenser singular
Acipensers plural

Etymology

The word Acipenser comes from the old Latin word acipenser, which meant 'sturgeon', the large, armored fish best known for its eggs called 'caviar'. So the scientific name Acipenser is simply the formal name for those sturgeon species and links directly to the fish and its famous roe.