Genus Serranus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Serranidae: mostly small Pacific sea basses.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Serranus includes many species of sea basses found in tropical and temperate waters of the Pacific Ocean.
- In marine biology, genus Serranus is recognized as the type genus for the Serranidae family, commonly known as sea basses and groupers.
- Several species within the genus Serranus are considered to be small-sized, generally measuring less than a foot in length.
- Many members of the genus Serranus exhibit unique adaptations for living among coral reefs or rocky coastlines.
- Taxonomists consider genus Serranus a diverse group with multiple distinct lineages and an evolving classification.