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genus Triga

genus Triga

9.9
A group of sea fish like gurnards with large side fins and hard heads
  • noun
  • Specialized
: género Triga
  • The genus Triga includes several species of marine fish known for their armored heads.

Examples

  • Ichthyologists study the genus Triga to understand the evolution of gurnards.

  • One distinctive feature of fish in the genus Triga is their large pectoral fins.

  • The genus Triga is known for its unique adaptations.

  • Many species belong to the genus Triga.

  • Ichthyologists study the genus Triga to understand the evolution of gurnards.

  • One distinctive feature of fish in the genus Triga is their large pectoral fins.

  • The genus Triga includes several species of marine fish known for their armored heads.

Synonyms

Triga
vsgenus Triga
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish with hard heads and large side fins

has identical meaning but uses the alternative name sea robins

Surface Forms

genus Triga singular
genera Triga plural

Morphology

genus + Triga

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Triga' straightforwardly yields the genus called Triga. Taxonomic naming is a transparent, cross-linguistic convention, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Triga follows scientific naming: genus means a 'group' of related species, and Triga may come from Latin for a small carriage pulled by three horses, a vivid image to remember the word. That's why scientists use genus Triga as the name for this group of gurnards (sea robins) today.