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Hemitripterus

Hemitripterus

9.9
A sea fish that lives in cold northern oceans with spiny fins and rough skin
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛmɪˈtrɪptərəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Hemitripterus genus off the Alaskan coast.

Examples

  • The distinctive fins of the Hemitripterus help it blend into rocky seabeds.

  • The Hemitripterus is often found near rocky shores.

  • Many marine biologists study Hemitripterus to learn about adaptations in cold-water fish.

  • Many divers enjoy observing the Hemitripterus in its natural habitat.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Hemitripterus genus off the Alaskan coast.

  • The distinctive fins of the Hemitripterus help it blend into rocky seabeds.

  • Many divers enjoy observing the Hemitripterus in its natural habitat.

Compounds

Hemitripterus americanus
  • Specialized
9.9

Large sea fish that puffs up when caught in the western Atlantic

Surface Forms

Hemitripterus singular
Hemitripteruses plural

Etymology

Hemitripterus comes from three parts: hemi- 'half', tri- 'three', and -pterus 'fin' or 'wing'. A helpful way to remember it is 'half-three-finned', which fits the sea raven's odd, spiny fins and rough body and explains the name scientists gave the fish.