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Gadus

Gadus

9.8
A group of sea fish that includes the Atlantic cod
  • noun
  • /ˈɡeɪdəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, is an important species for commercial fisheries.

Examples

  • The Gadus genus includes several species of cod.

  • The Gadus genus includes some of the world's most widely consumed fish.

  • Researchers studied several species within the genus Gadus to understand their migratory patterns.

  • Many fishermen target Gadus species for their economic value.

  • Researchers studied several species within the genus Gadus to understand their migratory patterns.

  • The Gadus genus includes some of the world's most widely consumed fish.

  • The Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, is an important species for commercial fisheries.

Synonyms

genus Gadus
vsGadus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish that includes the common Atlantic cod

focuses on giving a typical species example rather than labeling taxonomy

Compounds

Gadus morhua
  • Specialized
8.1

A large sea fish that people eat for its meat and oil

genus Gadus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish that includes the common Atlantic cod

Surface Forms

Gadus singular
Gadus plural

Etymology

The word Gadus comes from the old Latin name for the common 'cod' fish. Scientists kept that name as the scientific genus for true cods, so Gadus now names the group of cod species.