genus pomoxis (Meaning)
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genus pomoxis (n)
crappies
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus pomoxis
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genus pomoxis Sentence Examples
- Pomoxis nigromaculatus, commonly known as the black crappie, belongs to the genus Pomoxis.
- The Pomoxis genus comprises two species: the black crappie and the white crappie.
- Pomoxis species are native to North America and are found in freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.
- Black crappies in the Pomoxis genus typically have black spots on their dorsal fins.
- White crappies in the Pomoxis genus generally have a silvery-white coloration.
- Both black and white crappies in the Pomoxis genus are popular sport fish.
- The Pomoxis genus is part of the sunfish family, Centrarchidae.
- Pomoxis species in the genus are carnivorous, primarily feeding on insects, fish, and crustaceans.
- The Pomoxis genus is characterized by having a laterally compressed body and a spiny dorsal fin.
- Crappies in the Pomoxis genus are relatively short-lived species, with an average lifespan of around 5-7 years.
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crappies
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Pomoxis nigromaculatus, commonly known as the black crappie, belongs to the genus Pomoxis.
The Pomoxis genus comprises two species: the black crappie and the white crappie.
Pomoxis species are native to North America and are found in freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.
Black crappies in the Pomoxis genus typically have black spots on their dorsal fins.
