Genus Silurus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Siluridae: catfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Silurus is the type genus of the Siluridae family, commonly known as catfishes.
- The genus Silurus encompasses a variety of species of freshwater catfish.
- Genus Silurus, also known as catfishes, inhabit Europe and Asia.
- Silurus, the type genus of the Siluridae family, is one of the largest catfish families.
- Research on the genus Silurus has shed light on the biology and diversity of catfishes.