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Trachipterus

Trachipterus

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A group of long, ribbon-like sea fish found in deep water
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Trachipterus includes several species of ribbonfishes found in deep ocean waters.

Examples

  • The distinctive body shape of Trachipterus makes it easily recognizable among other ribbonfishes.

  • Marine biologists recently discovered a new species within the Trachipterus genus.

  • The Trachipterus is known for its unique ribbon-like shape.

  • Many marine biologists study Trachipterus species.

  • Marine biologists recently discovered a new species within the Trachipterus genus.

  • The distinctive body shape of Trachipterus makes it easily recognizable among other ribbonfishes.

  • The genus Trachipterus includes several species of ribbonfishes found in deep ocean waters.

Synonyms

genus Trachipterus
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long thin fish called ribbonfish that live in deep oceans

is a general genus description rather than stating the family's type status

Compounds

genus Trachipterus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long thin fish called ribbonfish that live in deep oceans

Surface Forms

Trachipterus singular
Trachipteruses plural

Etymology

Trachipterus comes from the Greek parts trachys meaning 'rough' and pterus meaning 'wing' or 'fin'. So the name paints the picture of a 'rough wing' or long 'fin', which helps you remember this long, ribbon-like sea fish.