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Prionotus

Prionotus

9.9
A sea fish like a sea robin with large wing-like fins used to move along the sea floor
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Prionotus
  • The distinctive pectoral fins of Prionotus species help them 'walk' along the ocean floor.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Prionotus in shallow coastal waters.

  • A new species within the genus Prionotus was recently discovered along the Atlantic coast.

  • The Prionotus species are known for their unique pectoral fins.

  • Have you ever seen a Prionotus up close?

  • A new species within the genus Prionotus was recently discovered along the Atlantic coast.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Prionotus in shallow coastal waters.

  • The distinctive pectoral fins of Prionotus species help them 'walk' along the ocean floor.

Compounds

Prionotus carolinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large sea robin fish found in Atlantic coastal waters from Nova Scotia to Florida

Surface Forms

Prionotus singular
Prionoti plural

Etymology

Prionotus comes from Greek parts prion 'saw' and noton 'back'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a sea robin with 'saw-like' bony ridges or fins along its back, which makes the name fit this small coastal fish.