Genus Urophycis (Noun)
Meaning
Hakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Urophycis is a group of deep-sea fish commonly known as hakes, which are closely related to cods and haddocks.
- Hakes belonging to the genus Urophycis are primarily found in the North Atlantic Ocean and are often targeted by commercial fisheries.
- The genus Urophycis comprises several species of hakes, including the white hake and the red hake.
- Research on the genus Urophycis has provided valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of hakes in the North Atlantic.
- The genus Urophycis is characterized by a distinctive set of morphological features that distinguish it from other genera of hakes.