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genus Thunnus

genus Thunnus

7.6
A group of large tuna fish that live in the sea
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈθʌnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Thunnus
  • Researchers are studying the migratory patterns of fish in the genus Thunnus to aid conservation efforts.

Examples

  • The genus Thunnus includes some of the most commercially valuable tuna species.

  • The genus Thunnus includes species like the bluefin tuna.

  • Bluefin tuna, a member of the genus Thunnus, is highly prized in sushi cuisine.

  • Scientists study the genus Thunnus for its unique adaptations.

  • The genus Thunnus includes several species of tunas known for their speed and strength.

  • Fish from the genus Thunnus are often sought after in commercial fishing for their valuable meat.

  • Scientists study the genus Thunnus to better understand warm-blooded adaptations in marine species.

Synonyms

Thunnus
vsgenus Thunnus
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of large sea fish that people often eat, including tuna

is the same in meaning but differs only in plural wording in the description

Surface Forms

genus Thunnus singular
genera Thunnus plural

Morphology

genus + Thunnus

The phrase combines 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) with the proper taxonomic name 'Thunnus', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes the taxonomic group of tunas. This binomial naming pattern is conventional in science (and similar across languages), making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Thunnus comes from an old Greek word for 'tuna' and the name Thunnus was used by scientists to label this group of large tuna fish. So genus Thunnus means the scientific 'type' or group of tuna species today.