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Roccus

Roccus

9.9
An old scientific name for the striped bass, a common sea fish
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Roccus
  • Historically, the striped bass was classified under the genus Roccus before being reclassified.

Examples

  • Some older ichthyology texts refer to the fish as Roccus rather than Morone.

  • The biologist studied several specimens of Roccus collected along the Atlantic coast.

  • The Roccus species is popular among fishermen.

  • Have you ever caught a Roccus?

  • The biologist studied several specimens of Roccus collected along the Atlantic coast.

  • Historically, the striped bass was classified under the genus Roccus before being reclassified.

  • Some older ichthyology texts refer to the fish as Roccus rather than Morone.

Synonyms

genus Roccus
vsRoccus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish that includes the striped bass

is an older scientific name no longer in current classification

Compounds

genus Roccus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish that includes the striped bass

Surface Forms

Roccus singular
Rocca plural
Rocca singular

Etymology

Roccus was once a scientific name for a group of sea fish, including the striped bass. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the English word rock and the idea 'rocky shore', because these fish live near coasts and rocks, so Roccus brings to mind coastal fish.