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genus Urophycis

genus Urophycis

9.9
A group of sea fish called hakes that includes several species
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Urophycis
  • The genus Urophycis includes several species of hakes found along the Atlantic coast.

Examples

  • Did you know that the genus Urophycis contains eight species?

  • Scientists have recently identified a new species within the genus Urophycis.

  • Fisheries often target members of the genus Urophycis due to their commercial value.

  • The genus Urophycis includes several species of fish.

  • Fisheries often target members of the genus Urophycis due to their commercial value.

  • Scientists have recently identified a new species within the genus Urophycis.

  • The genus Urophycis includes several species of hakes found along the Atlantic coast.

Synonyms

Urophycis
vsgenus Urophycis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like hake that live in the Atlantic Ocean

specifies eight recognized species rather than a vague species count

Surface Forms

genus Urophycis singular
genera Urophycis plural

Morphology

genus + Urophycis

The phrase simply names the biological taxon: the genus called Urophycis. A B1 learner who understands 'genus' and recognises 'Urophycis' as a taxonomic name can derive the meaning directly; the 'genus + name' construction is standard in scientific naming and cross-linguistically comparable.

Etymology

Genus Urophycis comes from ancient Greek parts: uro- meaning 'tail' and Phycis, a name for a kind of fish. So the name paints a picture of a fish with a notable tail and is used for this group of sea hakes.