Genus Cyprinus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Cyprinus is a group of fish that includes several species of carp and other related fish.
- Cyprinus is the type genus of the family Cyprinidae, which is one of the largest families of freshwater fish.
- The common carp, Cyprinus carpio, is a well-known species within the genus Cyprinus.
- Genus Cyprinus is native to Europe and Asia, but has been introduced to other parts of the world.
- The genus Cyprinus is characterized by its distinctive body shape and scales, which are often used to identify species within the genus.