Hippoglossus (Noun)
Meaning
Halibuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hippoglossus hippoglossus, also known as the Atlantic halibut, is a large flatfish native to the North Atlantic Ocean.
- The hippoglossus genus includes several species of halibut found in the world's oceans, with the largest species being the Atlantic halibut.
- Hippoglossus is the scientific name for a genus of flatfish that includes several species of halibut, with the most well-known being the Atlantic halibut.
- A new species of hippoglossus was identified in the Pacific Ocean, sparking increased scientific interest in the halibut genus.
- Commercial fishing for hippoglossus is regulated in some areas to help protect halibut populations from overfishing.