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Melanogrammus

Melanogrammus

9.9
A group of sea fish that includes the haddock
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛləˈnɒɡrəməs/
  • Specialized
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  • The haddock is the only species in the genus Melanogrammus.

Examples

  • Scientists classified the newly discovered fish within the genus Melanogrammus.

  • Melanogrammus is distinguished by the dark lateral line that runs along its body.

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish using Melanogrammus.

  • Have you ever tried Melanogrammus before?

  • Melanogrammus is known for its distinctive flavor and is commonly used in a variety of seafood dishes.

  • Many fishermen prefer to catch Melanogrammus because of its popularity in local markets.

  • The biological research focused on Melanogrammus, which is a crucial species in the marine ecosystem.

Synonyms

haddock
vsMelanogrammus
3 2.8

A fish from the North Atlantic related to cod and often eaten

is the genus name that includes this common food fish
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
vsMelanogrammus
  • Specialized
9.5

A fish from the North Atlantic like a small cod that people eat

is the genus name covering that single species rather than others

Compounds

Melanogrammus aeglefinus
  • Specialized
9.5

A fish from the North Atlantic like a small cod that people eat

Surface Forms

Melanogrammus singular
Melanogrammuses plural

Etymology

The word Melanogrammus comes from Greek parts melano- meaning 'black' and -grammus meaning 'line', so it literally means 'black line' and names the haddock for the dark line along its side.