Genus Mullus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Mullidae: goatfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Mullus is a type genus of the Mullidae family, commonly known as goatfishes.
- Mullus is a genus of medium-sized fish that are characterized by their distinctive barbels.
- The genus Mullus is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
- Mullus barbatus, a species within the genus Mullus, is a common sight in Mediterranean waters.
- The genus Mullus is often divided into two subgenera, Mullus and Pseudomullus, based on morphological characteristics.