Genus Sphyraena (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of the Sphyraenidae: barracuda.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sphyraena is a genus of marine fish commonly known as barracudas.
- The genus Sphyraena includes around 28 recognized species, most of which are native to tropical regions.
- It is the type and sole genus of the Sphyraenidae, which consists entirely of the various barracuda species.
- In terms of appearance, fish in the genus Sphyraena typically have long and slender bodies with large jaws and teeth.
- Many members of the genus Sphyraena have become apex predators within their ecosystems.