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Amia

Amia

9.9
A group of freshwater fish that includes the bowfin
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪmiə/
  • Specialized
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  • The only living species in the genus Amia is the bowfin, native to North America.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary history of Amia to understand ancient fish lineages.

  • Many anglers enjoy fishing for Amia in freshwater lakes.

  • Fossil evidence indicates the genus Amia dates back to the Jurassic period.

  • The Amia is known for its unique appearance.

  • The only living species in the genus Amia is the bowfin, native to North America.

  • Fossil evidence indicates the genus Amia dates back to the Jurassic period.

  • Researchers studied the evolutionary history of Amia to understand ancient fish lineages.

Synonyms

genus Amia
vsAmia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of freshwater fish from North America that includes the bowfin

is the sole surviving genus in the family, not just the type genus

Compounds

Amia calva
  • Specialized
9.9

A long freshwater fish from North America that eats other animals and has a long back fin

genus Amia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of freshwater fish from North America that includes the bowfin

Surface Forms

Amia singular
Amias plural

Etymology

The word Amia is the scientific name for a small group called a genus of freshwater fish, including the bowfin. A helpful way to remember Amia is to think 'ancient' because these fish belong to a very old family with fossils back to the Jurassic, so Amia names a living member of a very old line.