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Elagatis

Elagatis

9.9
A group of fish that live in warm seas, like the rainbow runner
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Elagatis genus contains only one species, known as the rainbow runner.

Examples

  • Specimens of Elagatis have been found in warm oceans around the world.

  • The Elagatis is known for its striking colors.

  • Marine biologists study Elagatis to learn more about tropical pelagic fish habits.

  • Many divers are fascinated by the Elagatis species.

  • Marine biologists study Elagatis to learn more about tropical marine fish behaviors.

  • Specimens of Elagatis have been collected from warm oceans around the world.

  • The Elagatis genus includes the colorful species commonly called the rainbow runner.

Compounds

Elagatis bipinnulata
  • Specialized
9.9

A long, fast fish with a smooth, cigar-shaped body that lives in warm seas and people catch for sport

Surface Forms

Elagatis singular
Elagatises plural

Etymology

Elagatis is the scientific name for a tropical fish called the 'rainbow runner'. A helpful way to remember Elagatis is to imagine a fast, shiny fish with bright 'rainbow' colours, because Elagatis refers to that colourful, swift ocean fish.