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Atherinopsis

Atherinopsis

9.9
A group of small silvery fish found off the Pacific coast of North America
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Atherinopsis
  • The genus Atherinopsis is native to the Pacific coastal waters of North America.

Examples

  • Biologists have identified several species within the Atherinopsis genus.

  • Have you ever caught an Atherinopsis while fishing?

  • Atherinopsis is an important group for studying the evolution of silverside fish.

  • The Atherinopsis swims gracefully in the water.

  • The genus Atherinopsis is native to the Pacific coastal waters of North America.

  • Biologists have identified several species within the Atherinopsis genus.

  • Have you ever caught an Atherinopsis while fishing?

Compounds

Atherinopsis californiensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A fairly large silver fish called jacksmelt found along the Pacific coast of North America

Surface Forms

Atherinopsis singular
Atherinopses plural

Etymology

The word Atherinopsis is built from the fish name Atherina and the Greek ending -opsis, which means 'appearance' or 'looks'. So Atherinopsis means 'looks like an Atherina', which fits this group of small, silvery fish.