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genus Ictalurus

genus Ictalurus

9.0
A group of North American freshwater catfish like channel catfish
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ɪkˈtælʊrəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Ictalurus
  • The genus Ictalurus includes several species commonly found in North American rivers and lakes.

Examples

  • The channel catfish, a member of the genus Ictalurus, is popular among anglers.

  • Scientists studied the reproductive habits of fish in the genus Ictalurus.

  • The genus Ictalurus includes popular species like the channel catfish.

  • Did you know that genus Ictalurus is native to North America?

  • Scientists studied the reproductive habits of fish in the genus Ictalurus.

  • The genus Ictalurus includes several species commonly found in North American rivers and lakes.

  • The channel catfish, a member of the genus Ictalurus, is popular among anglers.

Synonyms

Ictalurus
vsgenus Ictalurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of North American catfish that live in lakes and rivers, like the channel catfish

is written with the taxonomic rank indicated before the name

Surface Forms

genus Ictalurus singular
genera Ictalurus plural

Morphology

genus + Ictalurus

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label composed of 'genus' (a biological rank) plus the proper name 'Ictalurus'; together they simply denote the biological genus called Ictalurus (a group of catfishes). Scientific naming is compositional and follows predictable cross-linguistic conventions, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Ictalurus may come from old Greek words meaning 'fish' and 'cat', because these fish have whiskers and a cat-like face. So genus Ictalurus is the scientific name for a group of North American catfish.