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Holocentrus coruscus

Holocentrus coruscus

9.9
A red reef fish that lives in warm Caribbean waters
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Holocentrus coruscus
  • The Holocentrus coruscus is commonly found on coral reefs in warm Caribbean waters.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the distinctive red coloring of Holocentrus coruscus while diving in Bermuda.

  • Many divers are excited to spot a Holocentrus coruscus hiding among the rocks.

  • The Holocentrus coruscus is commonly known as the squirrelfish.

  • Look at that Holocentrus coruscus swimming near the coral!

  • Many divers are excited to spot a Holocentrus coruscus hiding among the rocks.

  • Researchers observed the distinctive red coloring of Holocentrus coruscus while diving in Bermuda.

  • The Holocentrus coruscus is commonly found on coral reefs in warm Caribbean waters.

Synonyms

reef squirrelfish
vsHolocentrus coruscus
  • Specialized
9.9

A bright red fish that lives in coral reefs and hides by day

is the scientific name for that same reef species

Surface Forms

Holocentrus coruscus singular
Holocentrus coruscus plural

Morphology

Holocentrus + coruscus

This is a Latin binomial composed of a genus name (Holocentrus = squirrelfishes) plus a species epithet (coruscus) that has no dictionary gloss here. A B1 learner who knows the genus can infer that Holocentrus coruscus is a particular species of squirrelfish (taxonomic composition is cross-linguistically recognizable) but cannot derive any more specific meaning from the unknown epithet, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Holocentrus coruscus has a name that creates a clear picture: Holocentrus refers to its spiny reef group and coruscus comes from a word meaning 'sparkling' or 'shining'. So imagine a small, red, spiny fish that seems to glow among the rocks—this image helps you remember the reef species and its name.