Genus Oncorhynchus (Noun)
Meaning
Pacific salmon including sockeye salmon; chinook salmon; chum salmon; coho salmon.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Oncorhynchus includes several species of Pacific salmon, such as sockeye salmon, chinook salmon, chum salmon, and coho salmon.
- Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, is the largest species within the genus Oncorhynchus.
- The sockeye salmon, a member of the genus Oncorhynchus, is prized for its rich flavor and firm texture.
- Coho salmon, a species within the genus Oncorhynchus, is known for its distinctive silver color with pink highlights.
- The genus Oncorhynchus is comprised of seven species of Pacific salmon, including chum salmon, which is often canned and sold as "pink salmon".