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genus Carassius

genus Carassius

7.8
A group of freshwater fish that includes goldfish
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs kəˈræsiəs/
  • Specialized
: género Carassius
  • The goldfish, perhaps the most famous member of the genus Carassius, has been bred for centuries.

Examples

  • The genus Carassius includes several species commonly kept in home aquariums.

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary history of the genus Carassius across Europe and Asia.

  • The genus Carassius includes popular aquarium fish.

  • Did you know that genus Carassius contains the goldfish?

  • The genus Carassius comprises freshwater fish known for their vibrant colors and unique shapes.

  • Many people enjoy keeping fish from the genus Carassius in their home aquariums for decorative purposes.

  • The genus Carassius, which includes the goldfish, is well-studied due to its adaptability to various freshwater environments.

Surface Forms

genus Carassius singular
genera Carassius plural

Morphology

genus + Carassius

This is a compositional taxonomic phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) + the proper Latin name 'Carassius' directly yields 'the genus named Carassius'. Such scientific naming patterns are cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows 'genus' will readily infer this refers to that group of related fish even if they don't know the specific species.

Etymology

Genus Carassius comes from an old word for a carp-like fish used by early scientists. So genus Carassius is the 'group' name for goldfish and their close freshwater relatives.