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Macrozoarces americanus

Macrozoarces americanus

9.9
A large sea fish called the Atlantic wolfish that lives off northeastern North America
  • noun
  • /ˌmækroʊˈzɔːrsiːz əˌmɛrɪˈkænəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Macrozoarces americanus
  • The Macrozoarces americanus is an important predator in its cold Atlantic habitat.

Examples

  • Scientists observed a decline in Macrozoarces americanus populations due to environmental changes.

  • Fishermen occasionally catch Macrozoarces americanus off the coast of Maine.

  • The Macrozoarces americanus is known for its distinctive appearance.

  • Have you ever seen a Macrozoarces americanus in the wild?

  • Fishermen occasionally catch Macrozoarces americanus off the coast of Maine.

  • Scientists observed a decline in Macrozoarces americanus populations due to environmental changes.

  • The Macrozoarces americanus is an important predator in its cold Atlantic habitat.

Synonyms

ocean pout
vsMacrozoarces americanus
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish with an eel-like body and a pouting mouth that lives in cold Atlantic coastal waters

refers to the same species but uses an alternative common name
wolf fish
vsMacrozoarces americanus
  • UK
8.6

A large sea fish with strong teeth that lives in cold northern waters

is a single species found along the northeastern coast rather than a broad group

Surface Forms

Macrozoarces americanus singular
Macrozoarces americanus plural

Morphology

Macrozoarces + americanus

This is a Latin binomial: if a learner knows 'Macrozoarces' (a fish genus) and can recognise 'americanus' as 'American', they can infer it denotes a species of that genus from America, so the basic taxonomic sense is derivable. However the label is technical and the specific common name 'Atlantic wolfish' and species-specific information are not predictable from the parts alone, so the transparency is only partial.

Etymology

The scientific name Macrozoarces americanus puts together parts like a label: Macro means 'big' and americanus means 'from America', so the name paints a picture of a big American sea fish. That's why it helps you remember the Atlantic wolfish found along the northeastern coast of North America.