Polyodon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Polyodontidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Polyodon is a type genus of the Polyodontidae family which consists of several paddlefish species.
- Paddlefish have experienced declining populations, with the Polyodon being one of the species threatened by habitat disruption and overfishing.
- Polyodon fossils have been discovered dating back to the Paleocene epoch, pointing to their successful evolution and survival.
- Of the two paddlefish species, only one is part of the Polyodon genus and distributed across North America.
- Polyodon paddlefish species can live up to 20-30 years in captivity.