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Orthopristis

Orthopristis

9.9
A group of sea fish like grunts found along the coasts of the Americas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Orthopristis includes several species of grunts found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new member of Orthopristis near the coast of Peru.

  • Juvenile fish in the Orthopristis genus are often observed in shallow tropical waters.

  • The Orthopristis is commonly found in warm waters.

  • Many fishermen target Orthopristis for their delicious taste.

  • Juvenile fish in the Orthopristis genus are often observed in shallow tropical waters.

  • The genus Orthopristis includes several species of grunts found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

  • Researchers discovered a new member of Orthopristis near the coast of Peru.

Compounds

Orthopristis chrysopterus
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea fish called pigfish that lives from Long Island to the Gulf of Mexico

Surface Forms

Orthopristis singular
Orthopristises plural

Etymology

Orthopristis comes from Greek parts: ortho- meaning 'straight' or 'correct' and -pristis a word used for 'saw' or for some fish. A helpful way to remember Orthopristis is to picture a sea fish with a straight, saw-like ridge, which links the name to this group of grunts found along the American coasts.