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Haemulon

Haemulon

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A group of sea fish called grunts that live near reefs in warm seas
  • noun
  • /ˈhiːməˌlɒn/
  • Specialized
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  • The Haemulon genus includes several species found in tropical and subtropical waters.

Examples

  • The Haemulon fish is known for its distinctive grunt.

  • Marine biologists studied the behavior of Haemulon in coral reef ecosystems.

  • Many anglers recognize Haemulon as a type of grunt commonly caught along the coast.

  • Many species of Haemulon are found in the Caribbean.

  • Many anglers recognize Haemulon as a type of grunt commonly caught along the coast.

  • Marine biologists studied the behavior of Haemulon in coral reef ecosystems.

  • The Haemulon genus includes several species found in tropical and subtropical waters.

Synonyms

genus Haemulon
vsHaemulon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish called grunts that live near coral reefs

specifies the genus as marine, emphasizing sea habitat rather than general fish

Compounds

genus Haemulon
  • Specialized
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A group of fish called grunts that live near coral reefs

Haemulon aurolineatum
  • Specialized
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A small sea fish called the tomtate that lives near coral reefs in the West Indies and Florida

Haemulon melanurum
  • Specialized
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A small silver fish with a black-striped tail found in warm Atlantic waters called the cottonwick grunt

Surface Forms

Haemulon singular
Haemulons plural

Etymology

The word Haemulon probably comes from the Greek root haima, meaning 'blood', a hint to the red or bright colours of some species. That's why the name now refers to a group of marine fish known as 'grunts'.