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Oncorhynchus (Noun)

Meaning

Pacific salmon including sockeye salmon; chinook salmon; chum salmon; coho salmon.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Oncorhynchus is a genus of Pacific salmon including sockeye salmon, chinook salmon, chum salmon, and coho salmon, all of which are known for their impressive migratory patterns.
  • Chinook salmon, a member of the Oncorhynchus genus, can be found in the Pacific Ocean and is highly prized for its rich flavor and firm texture.
  • In the Pacific Northwest, Oncorhynchus species such as sockeye and coho salmon are crucial to the ecosystem and the local economy.
  • Oncorhynchus mykiss, a subspecies of the Oncorhynchus genus, is also known as the rainbow trout, but some of its anadromous forms are considered steelhead salmon.
  • Researchers studying Oncorhynchus in the wild often focus on the complex life cycles of these Pacific salmon, which involve both freshwater and saltwater habitats.

Synonyms

  • Genus Oncorhynchus
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