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Luvarus

Luvarus

9.9
A group of large sea fish with a tall, rounded body that live in deep water
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Luvarus
  • The genus Luvarus is best known for its sole living species, the louvar.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary history of Luvarus using fossil evidence.

  • Luvarus specimens are rare in museum collections due to their deep-sea habitat.

  • The Luvarus is known for its unique body shape.

  • Many species of Luvarus inhabit warm ocean waters.

  • The genus Luvarus includes large marine fish that are often found in deep waters.

  • Many species of Luvarus are characterized by their distinctive body shapes and vibrant colors.

  • Researchers identified a new species within the Luvarus genus during their ocean expedition.

Compounds

Luvarus imperialis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large silvery sea fish with a whale-like shape that eats tiny sea animals

Surface Forms

Luvarus singular
Luvaruses plural

Etymology

Luvarus comes from the common fish name louvar and the Latin ending -us, so it became the scientific name for that large, unusual-shaped sea fish. Thinking of the 'louvar' fish helps you remember that Luvarus names this group of marine fish.