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Selene

Selene

9.9
A group of sea fish with flat, silvery bodies found in warm seas
  • noun
  • /səˈliːni/
  • Specialized
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  • The Selene genus includes several fish species with laterally flattened bodies, such as the lookdown.

Examples

  • Many Selene species thrive in tropical waters.

  • Scientists have studied Selene to understand adaptations to shallow coastal environments.

  • A striking feature of fish in the Selene genus is their silvery, reflective scales.

  • The Selene fish are known for their unique appearance.

  • A striking feature of fish in the Selene genus is their silvery, reflective scales.

  • The Selene genus includes several fish species with laterally flattened bodies, such as the lookdown.

  • Many Selene species thrive in tropical waters.

Synonyms

genus Selene
vsSelene
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish that includes lookdowns and moonfish

specifies they live in warm ocean waters rather than any habitat

Compounds

genus Selene
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish that includes lookdowns and moonfish

Selene setapinnis
  • Specialized
9.9

A silvery sea fish with a very flat body often called the Atlantic moonfish

Selene vomer
  • Specialized
9.9

A silvery sea fish with a very flat body and eyes high on its forehead

Surface Forms

Selene singular
Selenes plural

Etymology

Selene was used as the name for a group of fish because their flat, silvery bodies shine like moonlight. So a Selene fish is easy to remember as a little 'moon' in the water.