Prosopium (Noun)
Meaning
Whitefishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Whitefish's snout and the maxilla form a part of its prosopium which extends past the lower jaw's tip.
- A distinguishing characteristic of some species of Whitefish is their rather short prosopium.
- Their unique body shape features a distinctive prosopium and mouth placement.
- One common characteristic of deep-water Whitefish is a very small prosopium and eye.
- Whitefish often possess an adipose fin along with an extended prosopium and snout.