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Sciaenops

Sciaenops

9.9
A group of fish that includes the red drum, a red coastal fish
  • noun
  • /ˈskaɪəˌnɒps/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Sciaenops contains only one species, the red drum.

Examples

  • Marine biologists studied Sciaenops populations along the Gulf Coast.

  • The Sciaenops is popular among anglers.

  • Sciaenops is often referenced in scientific literature about North American fish species.

  • Many fishermen target Sciaenops during the summer.

  • Marine biologists studied Sciaenops populations along the Gulf Coast.

  • The Sciaenops is popular among anglers due to its size and flavor.

  • Many fishermen target Sciaenops during the summer because they are abundant.

Compounds

Sciaenops ocellatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large saltwater fish called red drum found along the United States Atlantic coast

Surface Forms

Sciaenops singular
Sciaenopses plural

Etymology

Sciaenops comes from the fish-name part Sciaen and the ending -ops which means 'face' or 'appearance' and is the same idea in Cyclops. So Sciaenops means 'Sciaen-like', which explains why it is the genus name for the red drum fish.