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Citharichthys

Citharichthys

9.9
A group of flat fish found along Pacific and Atlantic coasts, including sanddabs and flounders
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Citharichthys includes many flatfish found along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

Examples

  • Researchers collected several Citharichthys specimens during the marine survey.

  • I caught a Citharichthys while fishing in the bay.

  • Many species within Citharichthys are important to local fisheries.

  • The Citharichthys species are known for their distinctive flat bodies.

  • Many species within Citharichthys are important to local fisheries.

  • Researchers collected several Citharichthys specimens during the marine survey.

  • The genus Citharichthys includes many flatfish found along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

Compounds

Citharichthys cornutus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small flat fish found in the Atlantic from the Bahamas and Gulf of Mexico to Brazil

Surface Forms

Citharichthys singular
Citharichthyses plural

Etymology

The word Citharichthys comes from Greek parts kithara and ichthys, meaning 'lyre' and 'fish'. So the name means 'lyre-fish' and gives a simple picture to help remember it is the scientific name for a group of flat fish.