Genus Tetrapturus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Istiophoridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Tetrapturus is a group of large, oceanic fish that are commonly known as spearfish.
- Tetrapturus is a genus of Istiophoridae, a family of billfish that are characterized by their distinctive bill and dorsal fin.
- Species within the genus Tetrapturus are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
- The genus Tetrapturus is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other billfish families.
- Researchers have identified several species within the genus Tetrapturus, including the shortbill spearfish and the Mediterranean spearfish.