genus acipenser (Meaning)

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genus acipenser (n)

type genus of the Acipenseridae: sturgeons

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The **genus Acipenser** comprises species of sturgeon, known for their elongated, shark-like appearance.
**Acipenser** sturgeons are primarily found in northern hemisphere waters, including the Caspian Sea and the North American Great Lakes.
**Genus Acipenser** is characterized by a distinctive elongated snout with a protruding lower jaw.
**Acipenser** sturgeons possess an armored body with rows of bony plates called scutes.
**Acipenser** species exhibit a wide range of sizes, from the relatively small Siberian sturgeon to the massive Beluga sturgeon.
**Genus Acipenser** includes species that are highly prized for their roe, which is processed into caviar.
**Acipenser** sturgeons are bottom-dwelling fish that feed on invertebrates and small fish.
**Acipenser** species are long-lived, with some individuals reaching over a century in age.
**Genus Acipenser** is facing conservation challenges due to habitat loss, overfishing, and pollution.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore populations of **genus Acipenser** sturgeons.

type genus of the Acipenseridae: sturgeons

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The **genus Acipenser** comprises species of sturgeon, known for their elongated, shark-like appearance.

**Acipenser** sturgeons are primarily found in northern hemisphere waters, including the Caspian Sea and the North American Great Lakes.

**Genus Acipenser** is characterized by a distinctive elongated snout with a protruding lower jaw.

**Acipenser** sturgeons possess an armored body with rows of bony plates called scutes.