Gadus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Gadidae: the typical codfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Gadus is a type genus within the family of true cods, and one of the most well-known species is Gadus morhua, the Atlantic cod.
- Many organisms belonging to the genus Gadus are frequently targeted by commercial fishing for human consumption.
- Species belonging to Gadus, such as cod, are prized both for their fine white flaky meat and as the essential ingredient in fish and chips.
- Gadus is divided into several species including the Atlantic cod, Pacific cod, Greenland cod, and various subspecies.
- The Gadus genus had undergone significant changes to classification as better data from fish studies helped taxonomists distinguish between once-similar species.