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Genyonemus

Genyonemus

9.9
A group of sea fish that includes the white croaker
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒɛn.jəˈniː.məs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Genyonemus genus includes the commonly found white croaker along the Pacific coast.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Genyonemus species in their natural habitat.

  • Fishermen often catch Genyonemus during the summer months near California beaches.

  • Look at that Genyonemus!

  • The Genyonemus species are known for their unique sounds.

  • Fishermen often catch Genyonemus during the summer months near California beaches.

  • The Genyonemus genus includes the commonly found white croaker along the Pacific coast.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Genyonemus species in their natural habitat.

Compounds

Genyonemus lineatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small silvery fish from the sea near California commonly called white croaker

Surface Forms

Genyonemus singular
Genyonemuses plural

Etymology

The word Genyonemus is a scientific name for a group of sea fish and comes from Greek parts geny- and -nemus, which mean 'jaw' and 'thread'. So, think of a fish with a strong jaw and thin, thread-like fins to help you remember this genus, which includes the white croaker.