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Aulostomus

Aulostomus

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A long thin fish with a tube-like mouth that lives in warm seas near coral reefs
  • noun
  • /ˌɔːləˈstoʊməs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Aulostomus genus includes several species of trumpetfish found in coral reefs.

Examples

  • A member of the Aulostomus genus can often be seen hovering vertically near coral.

  • Researchers have observed unique feeding habits in Aulostomus species.

  • The Aulostomus is often found in coral reefs.

  • Did you see the Aulostomus swimming near the surface?

  • A member of the Aulostomus genus can often be seen hovering vertically near coral.

  • Researchers have observed unique feeding habits in Aulostomus species.

  • The Aulostomus genus includes several species of trumpetfish found in coral reefs.

Synonyms

genus Aulostomus
vsAulostomus
  • Specialized
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A group of fish like trumpetfish with long snouts that live near coral reefs

is the same taxonomic group but highlights elongate snout and tropical marine habitat

Compounds

Aulostomus maculatus
  • Specialized
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A thin tropical fish from the Atlantic with a long nose that often swims head down

genus Aulostomus
  • Specialized
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A group of fish like trumpetfish with long snouts that live near coral reefs

Surface Forms

Aulostomus singular
Aulostomuses plural
Aulostomi plural

Etymology

The word Aulostomus comes from Greek words aulós meaning 'pipe' or 'flute' and stoma meaning 'mouth'. So it literally means 'pipe-mouth', a helpful picture for the trumpetfish: these fish have long, tube-like snouts that look like a small trumpet or pipe.