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Scomberesox

Scomberesox

9.9
Group of long thin fish that live in the sea
  • noun
  • /ˌskɒmbərˈɛsɒks/
  • Specialized
: Scomberesox
  • The genus Scomberesox includes several species of saury found in temperate and tropical oceans.

Examples

  • The genus Scomberesox includes several species of saury known for their elongated bodies and fast swimming.

  • Studies show that fish in the Scomberesox genus are important prey for many seabirds.

  • Marine biologists recently discovered a new member of the Scomberesox genus off the Pacific coast.

  • The Scomberesox is known for its streamlined body.

  • Many fishermen target Scomberesox during the summer months.

  • Marine biologists recently discovered a new member of the Scomberesox genus off the Pacific coast.

  • Studies show that fish in the Scomberesox genus are important prey for many seabirds.

Synonyms

Scombresox
vsScomberesox
  • Specialized
9.9

A long thin sea fish with a pointed mouth like a beak

emphasizes a slender, elongated body form rather than habitat
genus Scombresox
vsScomberesox
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish like sauries that live in temperate seas

focuses on slender, elongated shape rather than geographic distribution

Compounds

Scomberesox saurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A long thin fish with a long pointed mouth that lives in the Atlantic Ocean

Surface Forms

Scomberesox singular
Scomberesoxes plural

Etymology

Scomberesox comes from two older fish names, Scomber ('mackerel') and esox ('pike'), so it literally means 'mackerel-pike'. That's why the name fits a group of long, thin fish known as sauries.