Genus Kyphosus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Kyphosidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Kyphosus is a group of marine fish commonly known as sea chubs or drummerfish, and is the type genus of the Kyphosidae family.
- Kyphosus is a genus of medium-sized fish that are characterized by their elongated bodies and silvery scales.
- The genus Kyphosus is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, and is known for its diverse range of species.
- Kyphosus is a monophyletic genus, meaning that all of its species share a common ancestor and are closely related.
- The genus Kyphosus is an important part of the Kyphosidae family, and is often used as a model organism in scientific studies of fish evolution and ecology.