Genus Melanogrammus (Noun)
Meaning
Haddock.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Melanogrammus consists of a single species, the haddock, which is an important commercial fish in the North Atlantic.
- The haddock, belonging to the genus Melanogrammus, is characterized by a distinctive lateral line that is black on the sides.
- Scientists studying the genus Melanogrammus have discovered that haddock have a complex migratory pattern in the North Sea.
- Commercial fishing vessels target the genus Melanogrammus for its prized flesh, often serving it in traditional dishes like fish and chips.
- In taxonomic classification, the genus Melanogrammus is grouped under the family Gadidae, which also includes other popular edible fish species.