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🐟 A sea chub 🐟 A fish genus
Kyphosus

Kyphosus

9.9
A group of fish called sea chubs
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Kyphosus off the coast of Hawaii.

Examples

  • Marine biologists study the diet and behavior of Kyphosus to understand reef ecosystems.

  • The Kyphosus genus includes several species known as sea chubs.

  • The Kyphosus is often found in coral reefs.

  • Did you see the Kyphosus swimming near the shore?

  • Marine biologists study the diet and behavior of Kyphosus to understand reef ecosystems.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Kyphosus off the coast of Hawaii.

  • The Kyphosus genus includes several species known as sea chubs.

Compounds

Kyphosus sectatrix
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea fish that often follows boats and that people catch to eat

Surface Forms

Kyphosus main

Etymology

Kyphosus comes from the Greek root kyphos, which means 'hump' or 'bent', and it was used because these sea chubs often have a rounded, hump-backed shape. So the name reminds you of the fish's hump-like back.