Thunnus (Noun)
Meaning
Tunas: warm-blooded fishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Thunnus is a genus of tuna that includes several species of warm-blooded fishes found in oceans worldwide.
- The bluefin tuna, a member of the Thunnus genus, is highly prized for its meat and is considered an endangered species.
- Thunnus albacares, also known as the yellowfin tuna, is a fast-swimming fish that can be found in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Scientists have been studying the unique physiology of Thunnus species to understand how they maintain their body temperature in cold water.
- The Thunnus genus includes several species of tuna that are capable of regulating their body temperature, making them one of the most fascinating groups of fish in the ocean.