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Hexagrammos

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A group of small marine fish, like the kelp greenling, living in the North Pacific

proper noun

Specialized

: Hexagrammos

The kelp greenling, a species within the genus Hexagrammos, is common along the Pacific coast.

Examples

Scientists studied the reproductive habits of several Hexagrammos species in their natural habitats.
Members of Hexagrammos are often found in rocky coastal waters.
Look at that Hexagrammos swimming near the rocks!
Did you know that Hexagrammos are also called greenlings?
Members of Hexagrammos are often found in rocky coastal waters.
The kelp greenling, a species within the genus Hexagrammos, is common along the Pacific coast.
Scientists studied the reproductive habits of several Hexagrammos species in their natural habitats.

Compounds

Hexagrammos decagrammus

Specialized

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A common coastal fish people catch for food and sport on the North American west coast

Surface Forms

Hexagrammos main

Etymology

Hexagrammos comes from Greek parts hexa- meaning 'six' and -grammos meaning 'line'. These fish often have six lines of scales along their sides, so the name points to this group of North Pacific greenlings.