Echeneis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Echeneididae: typical remoras.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The species was classified as a member of the Echeneis genus for many years before it was reclassified into its current genus.
- The Echeneis species of remoras are often found in the warm and temperate waters around the world.
- Marine biologists have been studying the Echeneis genus in order to understand their symbiotic relationship.
- Some species from the Echeneis genus are better adapted to living on certain types of hosts than others.
- Historically Echeneis was thought not only be able to attach and feed on other marine animals, but also to have healing properties.