Genus Coregonus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Coregonidae: whitefishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Coregonus is a type of whitefish that is native to cold waters in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The Coregonus genus is characterized by its slender body and silvery scales, and is often found in deep lakes and rivers.
- Species within the genus Coregonus are an important food source for many predators, including bears and eagles.
- The genus Coregonus is thought to have originated in the Pliocene epoch, and has since evolved into several distinct species.
- Researchers have identified several subspecies within the genus Coregonus, each with unique characteristics and adaptations to their environment.