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Esox

Esox

9.9
A group of freshwater fish like pike and pickerel
  • noun
  • /ˈiːsɒks/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Esox includes several species, such as the Northern Pike and the Muskellunge.

Examples

  • Anglers often seek fish belonging to the Esox genus for their size and fighting spirit.

  • Fossil records indicate that Esox has existed since the Eocene epoch.

  • The Esox family includes several species of pike.

  • Many anglers enjoy fishing for Esoxes in local lakes.

  • Anglers often seek fish belonging to the Esox genus for their size and fighting spirit.

  • The genus Esox includes several species of pike, like the Northern Pike and the Muskellunge.

  • Many anglers enjoy fishing for Esox in local lakes during the summer.

Compounds

Esox lucius
  • Specialized
9.8

A large freshwater fish that eats other fish and lives in northern lakes

Esox americanus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small, lively fish like a pike found along the east coast of North America

Surface Forms

Esox singular
Esocidae plural

Etymology

Esox comes from an old Latin word esox that meant 'pike', a long, sharp-toothed freshwater fish. That's why scientists use Esox as the genus name for the group of pikes and pickerels.