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Pagrus

Pagrus

9.9
A group of sea fish like seabreams, including the red seabream
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Pagrus includes several species of seabream harvested by commercial fisheries.

Examples

  • The Pagrus species are commonly found in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic oceans.

  • Scientists have observed a decline in Pagrus populations due to overfishing.

  • The Pagrus is known for its delicious taste.

  • Have you ever tried Pagrus at a sushi restaurant?

  • The genus Pagrus includes several species of seabream harvested by commercial fisheries.

  • Scientists have observed a decline in Pagrus populations due to overfishing.

  • The Pagrus species are commonly found in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic oceans.

Compounds

Pagrus pagrus
  • Specialized
9.9

A common sea fish eaten in the Mediterranean and along Atlantic coasts

Surface Forms

Pagrus singular
Pagrus plural

Etymology

Pagrus comes from an old Greek name for a sea fish that meant a kind of 'seabream'. That's why scientists still use Pagrus today as the scientific name for a group of seabream species.