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Silurus

Silurus

9.9
A group of large catfish that live in rivers and lakes in Eurasia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Silurus genus is known for its large European catfish species.

Examples

  • The Silurus genus is known for its large European catfish species.

  • The Silurus species can grow up to three meters long.

  • Many scientists study Silurus to understand the diversity of catfishes.

  • The habitat of Silurus includes slow-moving rivers and lakes throughout Eurasia.

  • Did you know that Silurus is often found in rivers?

  • Many scientists study Silurus to understand the diversity of catfishes.

  • The habitat of Silurus includes slow-moving rivers and lakes throughout Eurasia.

Compounds

Silurus glanis
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large freshwater catfish with a long body from central and eastern Europe

Surface Forms

Silurus singular
Siluri plural

Etymology

Silurus comes from an old Greek word silouros that meant 'catfish', a helpful memory because the name was used for large, whiskered fish. So, Silurus is the scientific name for a group of big Eurasian catfishes.