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Dorosoma

Dorosoma

9.9
A group of freshwater fish like the gizzard shad
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Dorosoma
  • Biologists studied the migration patterns of Dorosoma in the Mississippi River.

Examples

  • Many North American lakes are home to several species of Dorosoma.

  • The Dorosoma species is known for its unique feeding habits.

  • The Dorosoma genus is well known among anglers for its role in freshwater ecosystems.

  • Did you know that Dorosoma is commonly found in freshwater lakes?

  • The Dorosoma genus is well known among anglers for its role in freshwater ecosystems.

  • Many North American lakes are home to several species of Dorosoma.

  • Biologists studied the migration patterns of Dorosoma in the Mississippi River.

Surface Forms

Dorosoma main

Etymology

Dorosoma likely comes from Greek parts doro- 'gift' and -soma 'body'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the 'gifted body' of a fish, which fits because Dorosoma is the name of a genus of freshwater fish.