genus mola (Meaning)
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genus mola (n)
type genus of the Molidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus mola
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus mola Sentence Examples
- The genus Mola encompasses the largest sunfish species, known colloquially as ocean sunfish.
- Mola species are distinguished by their flattened, disc-shaped bodies and dorsal and anal fins modified into long, ribbon-like structures.
- The genus Mola includes three recognized species: Mola mola, Mola ramsayi, and Mola tecta.
- Mola mola is the largest bony fish species, with individuals reaching up to 10 feet in diameter and weighing several tons.
- Mola ramsayi is the smallest species of the genus Mola, weighing an average of 100-200 pounds.
- The genus Mola has a cosmopolitan distribution, inhabiting tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters worldwide.
- Mola species are known to aggregate in large numbers during spawning season, often forming dense schools.
- The genus Mola is primarily planktivorous, feeding on jellyfish, small fish, and other invertebrates.
- Mola species are generally solitary and slow-moving, swimming near the ocean's surface.
- Despite their massive size, the genus Mola is not considered dangerous to humans.
FAQs About the word genus mola
type genus of the Molidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Mola encompasses the largest sunfish species, known colloquially as ocean sunfish.
Mola species are distinguished by their flattened, disc-shaped bodies and dorsal and anal fins modified into long, ribbon-like structures.
The genus Mola includes three recognized species: Mola mola, Mola ramsayi, and Mola tecta.
Mola mola is the largest bony fish species, with individuals reaching up to 10 feet in diameter and weighing several tons.
