genus lates (Meaning)
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genus lates (n)
a genus of large percoid fishes of fresh and brackish water
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus lates
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus lates Sentence Examples
- The genus Lates comprises large, predatory fish found in Africa and Asia.
- The Nile perch (Lates niloticus) is the largest species of the genus Lates.
- Lates are distinguished by their elongated bodies, sharp teeth, and dorsal fins with spines.
- The genus Lates has a wide geographical distribution, ranging from the Nile River to Southeast Asia.
- Lates are territorial and solitary fish, except during mating season.
- The eggs of Lates are fertilized externally and adhere to vegetation.
- Lates are important prey for crocodiles and other large predators.
- Overfishing and habitat destruction pose significant threats to the genus Lates.
- Conservation measures are essential to protect the genus Lates and its ecological roles.
- The evolutionary relationships within the genus Lates are still not fully understood.
FAQs About the word genus lates
a genus of large percoid fishes of fresh and brackish water
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Lates comprises large, predatory fish found in Africa and Asia.
The Nile perch (Lates niloticus) is the largest species of the genus Lates.
Lates are distinguished by their elongated bodies, sharp teeth, and dorsal fins with spines.
The genus Lates has a wide geographical distribution, ranging from the Nile River to Southeast Asia.
