Genus Brevoortia (Noun)
Meaning
Menhaden.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Brevoortia consists of two species of menhaden fish that are commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern United States.
- The menhaden in the genus Brevoortia are characterized by their small size and oily flesh, which makes them an important food source for larger fish and marine mammals.
- Scientists have been studying the genus Brevoortia to better understand the ecology and behavior of menhaden and their role in the marine ecosystem.
- The genus Brevoortia is a member of the family Clupeidae, which includes other species of herring and sardines.
- Fishermen often target species in the genus Brevoortia for their high oil content, which is used to produce fish oil supplements and other products.