Genus Ocyurus (Noun)
Meaning
Snappers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Ocyurus, commonly known as Yellowtail Snappers, is a species of marine fish in the family Lutjanidae.
- Ocyurus chrysurus is a species of yellowtail snapper found in the genus Ocyurus of the family Lutjanidae.
- Species in the genus Ocyurus are medium-sized fish with distinctive yellow tails.
- Some snappers, including the genus Ocyurus, can produce loud sounds using a specialized swim bladder and associated muscles.
- Research on snappers has focused on several species, including Ocyurus chrysurus in the genus Ocyurus.