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genus Salvelinus

genus Salvelinus

8.4
A group of freshwater fish like brook trout and Arctic char
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs sælˈviːnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Salvelinus
  • The genus Salvelinus includes several species of cold-water fish, such as the brook trout and Arctic char.

Examples

  • Members of the genus Salvelinus are known for their beautiful coloration and preference for clear, cold streams.

  • Scientists studied how climate change affects populations within the genus Salvelinus.

  • The genus Salvelinus includes species like the brook trout.

  • Did you know the genus Salvelinus has many species?

  • Fish in the genus Salvelinus, like the brook trout, thrive in cold freshwater environments.

  • The genus Salvelinus contains several species that are popular with anglers for their vibrant colors.

  • Researchers are focusing on the genus Salvelinus to understand the effects of pollution on freshwater ecosystems.

Synonyms

Salvelinus
vsgenus Salvelinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of freshwater fish like Arctic char and brook trout

has the same meaning but shows the taxonomic label before the name

Surface Forms

genus Salvelinus singular
genera Salvelinus plural

Morphology

genus + Salvelinus

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank grouping related species and 'Salvelinus' is the taxon name, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes the taxonomic group Salvelinus (chars/brook trout). This follows a common noun + proper-name pattern used across languages, making the meaning predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Salvelinus may come from a Latin word meaning 'small salmon', and the word genus means a group of related species. So genus Salvelinus is the named group of salmon-like fish, such as the brook trout and Arctic char.