genus anarhichas (Meaning)
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genus anarhichas (n)
type genus of the Anarhichadidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus anarhichas
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus anarhichas Sentence Examples
- The genus Anarhichas encompasses several species of marine fish commonly known as wolffish.
- Anarhichas lupus, the Atlantic wolffish, is characterized by its imposing size and voracious appetite.
- Anarhichas minor, the spotted wolffish, is a smaller species with distinctive markings.
- Species of the genus Anarhichas are adapted to deep-sea environments, with strong teeth and robust bodies.
- Anarhichas is a polyphyletic genus, meaning it does not share a common ancestor with all its members.
- The wolf eel, while resembling the genus Anarhichas, belongs to a different family, Zoarcidae.
- The genus Anarhichas is found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, as well as portions of the North Pacific.
- Anarhichas species are known for their ability to crush hard-shelled prey, such as mollusks and crustaceans.
- The genus Anarhichas has been subject to commercial fishing due to its popularity as a food source.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect species of the genus Anarhichas from overfishing and habitat loss.
FAQs About the word genus anarhichas
type genus of the Anarhichadidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Anarhichas encompasses several species of marine fish commonly known as wolffish.
Anarhichas lupus, the Atlantic wolffish, is characterized by its imposing size and voracious appetite.
Anarhichas minor, the spotted wolffish, is a smaller species with distinctive markings.
Species of the genus Anarhichas are adapted to deep-sea environments, with strong teeth and robust bodies.
