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Perca

Perca

9.9
A group of related fish that live in lakes and rivers, including typical perches
  • noun
  • /ˈpɜr.kə/
  • Specialized
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  • The yellow perch belongs to the genus Perca and is found in North American lakes.

Examples

  • The fish in the Perca genus are popular among freshwater anglers.

  • Scientists studied several species within the Perca genus to understand their distribution.

  • The Perca species are known for their distinctive stripes.

  • Many anglers enjoy catching Perca during the summer.

  • The yellow perch is a well-known fish that belongs to the genus Perca.

  • Marine biologists often classify the species of Perca based on their habitat preferences.

  • In many freshwater ecosystems, members of the Perca genus play an important role as predators.

Synonyms

genus Perca
vsPerca
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of freshwater fish including the common perch

is the same name but uses typical perches phrasing rather than common perch

Compounds

genus Perca
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of freshwater fish including the common perch

Surface Forms

Perca singular
Percas plural

Etymology

The word Perca comes from the old Latin word perca, which meant 'a type of fish', and it shares the same root as the English word perch. So scientists use Perca as the name for the group of freshwater fish we call perches.