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Merluccius

Merluccius

9.9
A sea fish that eats other fish and people catch for food
  • noun
  • /mɜrˈluːʃəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers examined the distribution of Merluccius species in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Examples

  • The genus Merluccius includes several species commonly found in commercial fisheries.

  • Many restaurants serve dishes made with Merluccius because of its mild flavor and firm texture.

  • The Merluccius species is commonly found in deep waters.

  • Many chefs prefer Merluccius for its delicate flavor.

  • Many restaurants serve dishes made with Merluccius because of its mild flavor and firm texture.

  • Researchers examined the distribution of Merluccius species in the North Atlantic Ocean.

  • The genus Merluccius includes several species commonly sought after in commercial fisheries.

Compounds

Merluccius bilinearis
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish called the silver hake that lives off the east coast of North America

Surface Forms

Merluccius singular
Merlucciuses plural

Etymology

The word Merluccius comes from names like Spanish merluza and the Latin lucius meaning 'pike'. So the name suggests a 'sea pike', which fits a sea fish that hunts other fish and is often used for food.