Genus Petromyzon (Noun)
Meaning
Typical lampreys.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Petromyzon is a genus of lampreys that are typically the most well-known and widespread species in the order Petromyzoniformes.
- Lampreys in the genus Petromyzon are often called typical lampreys and can be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
- Genera such as Petromyzon and Ichthyomyzon are usually referred to as the typical or northern lampreys.
- The genus Petromyzon is one of the most diverse and widely distributed groups of lampreys, with species such as Petromyzon marinus found in oceans worldwide.
- The sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus, is a species in the genus Petromyzon that is native to the North Atlantic Ocean and is considered an invasive species in the Great Lakes.