Genus Atherinopsis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Atherinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Atherinopsis is a group of silversides that are primarily found in the coastal waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- Atherinopsis californiensis is one of the most well-known species within the genus Atherinopsis.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Atherinopsis to better understand the evolution of this group of fish.
- The genus Atherinopsis is characterized by its distinctive elongated body shape and silver scales.
- Some species within the genus Atherinopsis are an important food source for larger fish and marine mammals.