Menticirrhus Saxatilis (Noun)
Meaning
Whiting of the east coast of United States; closely resembles king whiting.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The menticirrhus saxatilis is a type of fish that can be found along the east coast of the United States.
- Fishermen in North Carolina often catch menticirrhus saxatilis in the waters just off the shore.
- Due to its striking resemblance to king whiting, menticirrhus saxatilis can sometimes be difficult to identify.
- Researchers studying fish populations on the east coast have been paying close attention to the menticirrhus saxatilis.
- Commercial fisheries in Virginia frequently bring in hauls of menticirrhus saxatilis, which are then sold at markets.