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genus Perca

genus Perca

9.3
A group of freshwater fish including the common perch
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈpɜrkə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Perca
  • The yellow perch belongs to the genus Perca and is popular among anglers.

Examples

  • The genus Perca includes several species of perch.

  • Scientists studied several species within the genus Perca to understand their distribution.

  • Many North American lakes are inhabited by fish from the genus Perca.

  • Did you know that genus Perca is popular among anglers?

  • The yellow perch, a member of the genus Perca, is commonly found in freshwater lakes.

  • Researchers have identified new species within the genus Perca in North America.

  • Fish belonging to the genus Perca can be recognized by their distinctive striped bodies.

Synonyms

Perca
vsgenus Perca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related fish that live in lakes and rivers, including typical perches

is the same genus but emphasizes the presence of the common perch species

Surface Forms

genus Perca singular
genera Perca plural

Morphology

genus + Perca

The meaning is directly compositional: 'genus' denotes a taxonomic rank and 'Perca' is the name of that taxon, so together they mean the genus named Perca (a group of perch species). Although the phrase is technical, a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the overall meaning, and the same taxonomic logic exists across languages.

Etymology

The name genus Perca comes from the Latin word Perca, which means 'perch fish', and genus is a label used to group similar animals. So, genus Perca means 'the group of freshwater perch species'.