Pomacentrus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Pomacentridae: damselfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pomacentrus is a genus of damselfish that is widely distributed across the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
- The type genus Pomacentrus includes over 80 species of damselfish, many of which are popular aquarium fish.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of Pomacentrus damselfish in coral reefs to better understand their social dynamics.
- Pomacentrus is often used as a model organism in scientific studies of fish behavior and ecology.
- The genus Pomacentrus is characterized by its small size and vibrant color patterns, which vary greatly between species.