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Pomatomus

Pomatomus

9.9
A group of sea fish that includes the bluefish
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Pomatomus genus is best known for its only species, the bluefish.

Examples

  • The distribution of Pomatomus extends to temperate and subtropical oceans worldwide.

  • Many fishermen target Pomatomus during the summer months.

  • Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of Pomatomus in coastal waters.

  • The Pomatomus is known for its aggressive feeding habits.

  • Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of Pomatomus in coastal waters.

  • The distribution of Pomatomus extends to temperate and subtropical oceans worldwide.

  • Many fishermen target Pomatomus during the summer months.

Compounds

Pomatomus saltatrix
  • Specialized
9.9

A bluish sea fish called bluefish that eats smaller fish

Surface Forms

Pomatomus singular
Pomatomuses plural

Etymology

Pomatomus is a scientific genus name for a group of marine fish that includes the bluefish. A helpful way to remember Pomatomus is to think of it as the 'family name' scientists gave these fish to show they belong together.