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Micropterus pseudoplites

Micropterus pseudoplites

9.9
A freshwater fish with dark spots that lives in rivers and lakes in the central and southern United States
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈptɪr.əs ˌsuː.dəˈplaɪ.tɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Micropterus pseudoplites can be differentiated from other bass by its distinct spotted pattern.

Examples

  • Biologists studied the habitat preferences of Micropterus pseudoplites in the Ozark region.

  • The Micropterus pseudoplites is often found in lakes and rivers.

  • Anglers often seek out Micropterus pseudoplites in rivers and reservoirs for sport fishing.

  • Have you ever caught a Micropterus pseudoplites?

  • Anglers often seek out Micropterus pseudoplites in rivers and reservoirs for sport fishing.

  • Biologists studied the habitat preferences of Micropterus pseudoplites in the Ozark region.

  • The Micropterus pseudoplites can be differentiated from other bass by its distinct spotted pattern.

Synonyms

Kentucky black bass
vsMicropterus pseudoplites
  • Specialized
7.5

A medium-sized freshwater fish with dark spots along its side

is the formal scientific name for the species across central and southern United States

Surface Forms

Micropterus pseudoplites singular
Micropterus pseudoplites plural

Morphology

Micropterus + pseudoplites

This is a Latin binomial name: a learner who knows 'Micropterus' (a genus of freshwater black basses) can reasonably infer the phrase refers to a species of fish, so part of the meaning is recoverable. However, the specific epithet 'pseudoplites' is not an English word and does not transparently signal the common name 'spotted bass' or other specific senses, so the full meaning cannot be derived from the constituents alone.

Etymology

Micropterus pseudoplites may come from Greek words, with Micropterus meaning 'small fin' and pseudoplites meaning 'false soldier'. The first part points to the fish's small-looking fins and the second may refer to the dark spots that look like armor, so the name helps describe and identify the spotted bass.