Genus Trinectes (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Soleidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trinectes is a genus of Soleidae, commonly known as American soles, which are found in the western Atlantic Ocean and the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- The genus Trinectes consists of about 15 species of flatfishes that are characterized by their elongated bodies and small mouths.
- Trinectes are small to medium-sized fish that are often caught accidentally in fishing gear intended for other species.
- Some species of the genus Trinectes are important food sources for larger fish and marine mammals in their ecosystems.
- Research on the genus Trinectes has contributed to our understanding of the evolution and diversity of flatfishes in the Americas.