Micropogonias Undulatus (Noun)
Meaning
A silvery-bodied croaker with dark markings and tiny barbels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Atlantic croaker, also known as Micropogonias undulatus, is a common catch for recreational anglers along the eastern seaboard.
- Micropogonias undulatus is a species of fish that can be found in the coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.
- Researchers studying the behavior of Micropogonias undulatus have observed that the fish use their tiny barbels to detect vibrations in the water.
- The Micropogonias undulatus is a silvery-bodied croaker with dark markings that can grow up to 19 inches in length.
- In the Gulf of Mexico, Micropogonias undulatus is an important food source for larger fish and marine mammals.