Genus Argonauta (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Argonautidae: paper nautilus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Argonauta is the type genus of the family Argonautidae, commonly referred to as paper nautiluses.
- Argonauta is a genus of pelagic cephalopods found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
- Species within the genus Argonauta are known for their delicate and intricately designed shells.
- Paper nautiluses, specifically those belonging to the genus Argonauta, are often encountered by deep-sea divers and marine researchers.
- The genus Argonauta consists of several species, with the most well-known being the greater argonaut, or Argonauta argo.