Genus Acanthocybium (Noun)
Meaning
Wahoos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Wahoo is the sole species in the genus Acanthocybium of the family Scombridae.
- Genus Acanthocybium has only one species which is Acanthocybium solandri commonly known as the Wahoo.
- Acanthocybium is a genus of wahoos that is found in warm, tropical, and subtropical waters.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Acanthocybium to better understand the biology and ecology of wahoos.
- The genus Acanthocybium is characterized by its elongated body and long well-streamlined shape that allows it to reach high speeds in the water while chasing prey.