genus scophthalmus (Meaning)
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genus scophthalmus (n)
a genus of Bothidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus scophthalmus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus scophthalmus Sentence Examples
- The Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) belongs to the same genus scophthalmus as the California halibut (Paralichthys californicus).
- The Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) is the largest species in the genus scophthalmus.
- The summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) is also a member of the genus scophthalmus.
- Genus scophthalmus fish have a flat, oval-shaped body with both eyes on one side of the head.
- The underside of genus scophthalmus fish is typically white or cream-colored.
- Genus scophthalmus fish are carnivorous and feed on a variety of fish, squid, and crustaceans.
- Genus scophthalmus fish are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Some genus scophthalmus fish are commercially important and are targeted by fisheries.
- The genus scophthalmus is one of the most important groups of flatfish in the world.
- Genus scophthalmus fish are a valuable source of food and recreation for humans.
FAQs About the word genus scophthalmus
a genus of Bothidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) belongs to the same genus scophthalmus as the California halibut (Paralichthys californicus).
The Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) is the largest species in the genus scophthalmus.
The summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) is also a member of the genus scophthalmus.
Genus scophthalmus fish have a flat, oval-shaped body with both eyes on one side of the head.
