Genus Gempylus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Gempylidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Gempylus is a genus of snake mackerels in the family Gempylidae, and it is the type genus of this family.
- The genus Gempylus consists of about 20 species of deep-sea fish that are characterized by their elongated bodies.
- Gempylus serpens is one of the most well-known species within the genus Gempylus.
- Research on the genus Gempylus has shed light on the evolution of deep-sea fish and their adaptations to extreme environments.
- The genus Gempylus is widely distributed across the world's oceans, with species found in both tropical and temperate waters.