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Katsuwonus

Katsuwonus

9.9
A group of ocean fish that includes the skipjack tuna
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Katsuwonus includes the well-known skipjack tuna, which is widely fished around the world.

Examples

  • Katsuwonus species are important both ecologically and economically in tropical and subtropical oceans.

  • Many fishermen target Katsuwonus during the summer months.

  • Recent studies have reclassified some bonitos into the genus Katsuwonus.

  • The Katsuwonus is a fast fish.

  • The genus Katsuwonus includes the well-known skipjack tuna, which is widely fished around the world.

  • Recent studies have reclassified some bonitos into the genus Katsuwonus.

  • Katsuwonus species are important both ecologically and economically in tropical and subtropical oceans.

Compounds

Katsuwonus pelamis
  • Specialized
9.8

A fish called skipjack tuna whose dried flakes are used in Japanese cooking

Surface Forms

Katsuwonus singular
Katsuwonuses plural

Etymology

The word Katsuwonus comes from the Japanese word katsuo, meaning 'skipjack tuna', with a Latin-style ending added to make a scientific name. So Katsuwonus is the name for the group of bonito fishes that includes the well-known skipjack tuna.