Monocanthus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Monocanthidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Monocanthus is a genus of filefishes in the family Monocanthidae, commonly known as leatherjackets or roughies.
- The type genus Monocanthus includes various species of leatherjackets that are characterized by their unique body shape.
- Monocanthus is the type genus of the Monocanthidae family, which comprises several species of marine fish.
- The Monocanthidae family, with Monocanthus as its type genus, is known for its distinctive species of leatherjackets.
- In the family Monocanthidae, Monocanthus serves as the type genus and includes several species of filefishes.