Genus Orthopristis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Haemulidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Orthopristis is a genus of grunts within the family Haemulidae.
- Members of the genus Orthopristis are marine species of fish found in tropical waters.
- Some species of the genus Orthopristis can grow up to 50 centimeters in length.
- Genus Orthopristis has at least four different recognized species of fish within the group.
- A member of the genus Orthopristis has vibrant stripes on its sides which act as a warning for potential predators.