Genus Echeneis (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Echeneididae: typical remoras.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Echeneis is a type of remora fish that is commonly found in tropical waters.
- The genus Echeneis is characterized by its flat, oval-shaped body and distinctive sucking disc on its head.
- Scientists have identified several species within the genus Echeneis, including E. naucrates and E. neucrates.
- The genus Echeneis is known for its unique behavior of attaching itself to the bodies of sharks and other large marine animals.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Echeneis to better understand the evolutionary adaptations that have allowed it to thrive in its environment.