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Macrozoarces

Macrozoarces

9.9
A group of sea fish with long bodies and soft fins
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Macrozoarces in the North Pacific.

Examples

  • The Macrozoarces are notable for their elongated bodies and soft fins.

  • The Macrozoarces species is found in cold waters.

  • Marine biologists study Macrozoarces to understand adaptations to cold ocean environments.

  • Have you ever seen a Macrozoarces up close?

  • Marine biologists study Macrozoarces to understand adaptations to cold ocean environments.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Macrozoarces in the North Pacific.

  • The Macrozoarces are known for their elongated bodies and soft fins, making them unique among marine fish.

Synonyms

eelpout
vsMacrozoarces
  • Specialized
9.9

A marine fish that looks like an eel and lives on the sea bottom in cold northern waters

is a scientific genus referring to a narrower group within that fish family

Compounds

Macrozoarces americanus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large sea fish called the Atlantic wolfish that lives off northeastern North America

Surface Forms

Macrozoarces singular
Macrozoarceses plural

Etymology

Macrozoarces comes from the Greek part macro meaning 'large' and the fish-name Zoarces, which is used for eelpouts. So Macrozoarces literally means a 'large Zoarces', a name that helps you remember it is a genus of eelpout fish with long bodies.