Genus Mugil (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Mugilidae: mullets.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mugil is a genus of mullets that is found in temperate and tropical waters around the world.
- The type species of the genus Mugil is the striped mullet, Mugil cephalus.
- Species of the genus Mugil are generally characterized by their elongated bodies and silvery scales.
- Some species within the genus Mugil have been the subject of research on their unique adaptability to freshwater and saltwater environments.
- Several species within the genus Mugil are also important commercial fish species.