Elops (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Elopidae: tenpounder.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The elops is a type of fish that belongs to the Elopidae family and is commonly known as the tenpounder.
- Elops is a genus of fish that consists of several species, including the ladyfish and the tenpounder.
- The elops is characterized by its long, slender body and its ability to jump high out of the water.
- Elops is a primitive fish that has been around for millions of years, with fossil records dating back to the Cretaceous period.
- The elops is an important food source for many larger fish and marine animals, and is also a popular game fish among anglers.