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Salvelinus

Salvelinus

9.9
A group of freshwater fish like Arctic char and brook trout
  • noun
  • /sælˈviːnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Salvelinus genus includes both the brook trout and the Arctic char.

Examples

  • Researchers studied several species within the Salvelinus group to assess water quality.

  • I caught a Salvelinus while fishing in the lake.

  • Anglers prize Salvelinus for their beauty and sporting challenge.

  • The Salvelinus species are known for their vibrant colors.

  • Anglers prize Salvelinus for their beauty and sporting challenge.

  • The Salvelinus genus includes both the brook trout and the Arctic char.

  • I caught a Salvelinus while fishing in the lake.

Synonyms

genus Salvelinus
vsSalvelinus
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of freshwater fish like brook trout and Arctic char

is identical in meaning but presented as the simple genus label

Compounds

genus Salvelinus
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of freshwater fish like brook trout and Arctic char

Salvelinus alpinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small cold-water fish like a trout often called Arctic char that lives in northern lakes

Salvelinus fontinalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American freshwater fish called the brook trout that lives in cold streams

Surface Forms

Salvelinus singular
Salvelinus plural

Etymology

Salvelinus is a Latin scientific name that originally meant 'salmon-like'. Think of salmon to remember these are freshwater fish in the salmon family, like chars and brook trout.