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Albula

Albula

9.9
A group of similar sea fish with long, thin bodies often called bonefish
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike many other fish, most Albula are characterized by their slender, torpedo-shaped bodies.

Examples

  • The genus Albula is well known among sport fishermen in tropical regions.

  • Researchers identified a new species within the Albula genus off the coast of Florida.

  • The Albula is known for its sleek body.

  • Did you catch any Albulae during your fishing trip?

  • Researchers identified a new species within the Albula genus off the coast of Florida.

  • The genus Albula is well known among sport fishermen in tropical regions.

  • Unlike many other fish, most Albula are characterized by their slender, torpedo-shaped bodies.

Compounds

Albula vulpes
  • Specialized
9.9

A slender silver fish that lives in shallow sand and mud flats near coasts, often called bonefish

Surface Forms

Albula singular
Albulas plural

Etymology

Albula comes from the Latin albus ('white') plus the small ending -ula ('little'), so it means 'little white one'. A helpful way to remember it is that words like albino and album also come from albus, and many of these bonefish are pale, so the name fits.