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Poronotus

Poronotus

9.9
A group of sea fish in the butterfish family
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Poronotus includes several species found in the Atlantic Ocean.

Examples

  • Taxonomists revised the classification of Poronotus after further genetic analysis.

  • The Poronotus species are often found in warm waters.

  • Researchers identified a new species within the genus Poronotus during their marine survey.

  • Look at that beautiful Poronotus!

  • Researchers identified a new species within the genus Poronotus during their marine survey.

  • The genus Poronotus includes several species found in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Taxonomists revised the classification of Poronotus after further genetic analysis.

Compounds

Poronotus triacanthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fish found along the Atlantic coast that people eat for its mild flavor

Surface Forms

Poronotus singular
Poronoti plural

Etymology

Poronotus can be remembered by thinking of poro- 'pore' (like porous) plus -notus 'back', giving the image 'pore-backed', which is an easy link to this genus of butterfish and their body features.