Engraulis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Engraulidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Engraulis is a type genus of the family Engraulidae, commonly known as anchovies.
- The Engraulis genus is a diverse group of small fish found in oceans worldwide.
- Engraulis encrasicholus, also known as the European anchovy, is a commercially important species within the genus.
- Engraulis eurystole is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Engraulidae.
- The Engraulis genus is characterized by its distinctive jaw structure and small size.