Elops
9.9
A group of sea fish called tenpounders
- noun
- Specialized
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Elops
- The genus Elops includes several species commonly called tenpounders.
Examples
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Scientists discovered a new species belonging to the Elops genus in tropical waters.
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Many fishermen target Elops during the summer.
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Fishermen often encounter Elops while casting their nets near the coast.
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The Elops is known for its elongated body.
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Fishermen often encounter Elops while casting their nets near the coast.
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The genus Elops includes several species commonly called tenpounders.
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Many fishermen target Elops during the summer.
Synonyms
9.8
A group of coastal fish known as tenpounders
is a simpler genus description not stressing formal taxonomic role
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Elops comes from an old Greek word elops that meant 'a kind of fish'. So the same ancient name is used today for this group of coastal fish often called 'tenpounders'.
