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Lumpenus

Lumpenus

9.9
A group of long, thin sea fish that live in cold coastal waters
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Lumpenus genus includes several species found in the cold coastal waters of the North Pacific.

Examples

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Lumpenus genus near the Aleutian Islands.

  • Did you know that Lumpenus are often found in rocky habitats?

  • My research focuses on the ecological role of Lumpenus in rocky intertidal habitats.

  • The Lumpenus species is fascinating to marine biologists.

  • My research focuses on the ecological role of Lumpenus in rocky intertidal habitats.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Lumpenus genus near the Aleutian Islands.

  • The Lumpenus genus includes several species found in the cold coastal waters of the North Pacific.

Surface Forms

Lumpenus singular
Lumpeni plural

Etymology

Lumpenus is a scientific Latin name and a helpful way to remember it is to think of the English word lump, which means 'a small rounded mass'. These prickleback fish often hide among rocks and look like little 'lumps', so the name fits and helps you remember it is a genus of marine fishes.