Genus Anguilla (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Anguillidae: eels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Anguilla serves as the type genus of the Anguillidae family, comprising various eel species found in fresh and brackish waters.
- The taxonomic classification of eels often relies on the genus Anguilla due to its representation as the type genus of Anguillidae.
- Catadromous migrations are a distinctive characteristic observed among species of the genus Anguilla, particularly the European eel.
- Reproduction of the genus Anguilla is a complex process influenced by factors such as salinity, water depth, and food availability.
- Researchers have dedicated extensive study to the genus Anguilla, expanding the understanding of eel behavior and evolutionary adaptations.