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Notemigonus

Notemigonus

9.9
A group of freshwater fish that includes the golden shiner native to North America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Notemigonus includes the species known as the golden shiner.

Examples

  • Notemigonus is popular among anglers for use as bait fish.

  • The Notemigonus species is commonly found in lakes and rivers.

  • Biologists studied the distribution of Notemigonus populations in rivers across the Midwest.

  • Many anglers prefer to fish for Notemigonus during the summer.

  • Notemigonus is known for its shimmering scales, making it a favorite among freshwater anglers.

  • The Notemigonus genus thrives in warm waters, particularly in North American lakes.

  • Anglers often use Notemigonus as live bait to attract larger fish species.

Compounds

Notemigonus crysoleucas
  • Specialized
9.9

A small freshwater fish with golden sides often used as bait

Surface Forms

Notemigonus singular
Notemigoni plural

Etymology

The word Notemigonus is a scientific name made from old Greek parts and is used for the golden shiner, a small shiny freshwater fish from North America. A helpful way to remember it is to see note- meaning 'back' and -gonus meaning 'angle' or 'bend', so you can picture a slim fish with a shiny back and understand why the name fits this common bait fish.