Genus Pomolobus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus to which the alewife is sometimes assigned.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The alewife fish has historically been classified under various genera, including genus Pomolobus, but some taxonomists still argue for its inclusion in this category.
- In North America, researchers often categorize the alewife as belonging to the genus Pomolobus due to shared characteristics with other fish within this grouping.
- Historically, alewife was categorized as Pomolobus pseudoharengus, indicating its inclusion within the genus Pomolobus at the time.
- Although alewife has been reclassified, some scientists still recognize the genus Pomolobus as the correct assignment for this species of fish.
- Some research papers continue to refer to the alewife as part of the genus Pomolobus, despite recent efforts to reassign its classification within the fish kingdom.