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Prosopium

Prosopium

9.9
A group of related freshwater whitefish found in North America
  • noun
  • /prəˈsoʊpiəm/
  • Specialized
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  • Biologists studied the migration patterns of the Prosopium population in the river.

Examples

  • The lake trout and Prosopium species are both found in cold northern lakes.

  • In North America, Prosopium is an important genus for sport fishing enthusiasts.

  • The Prosopium species are known for their delicate flavor.

  • Have you ever tried Prosopium from the Great Lakes?

  • In North America, Prosopium is an important genus for sport fishing enthusiasts.

  • Biologists studied the migration patterns of the Prosopium population in the river.

  • The Prosopium species are known for their delicate flavor.

Compounds

Prosopium williamsonii
  • Specialized
9.9

A small whitefish that lives in cold mountain streams and lakes

Surface Forms

Prosopium singular
Prosopiums plural

Etymology

Prosopium is a scientific name you can remember by thinking of the Greek root prosop- meaning 'face'. A helpful image is a set of similar fish with a shared 'face', which explains why scientists use Prosopium for a group of North American freshwater whitefish.