Cyprinus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The common carp is a member of the genus Cyprinus, which is the type genus of the family Cyprinidae.
- Cyprinus carpio, also known as the common carp, is a widespread species of fish in the family Cyprinidae.
- The genus Cyprinus is a group of carp species that are native to Europe and Asia.
- Cyprinus is a genus of fish that includes several species of carp, including the common carp and the Prussian carp.
- The type genus Cyprinus is one of the most well-known genera in the family Cyprinidae, which includes many species of carp.