genus acanthurus

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Noun genus acanthurus has 1 sense

Acanthurus, genus Acanthurus - type genus of the Acanthuridae: doctorfishes
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Acanthuridae, family Acanthuridae
--₁ has members: doctorfish, doctor-fish, Acanthurus chirurgus

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Genus Acanthurus

Genus Acanthurus refers to a group of fish species commonly known as surgeonfish. These beautiful reef fish are known for their elongated bodies, sharp spines on their tail, and vibrant coloration.

Senses

Sense 1

Noun: The scientific classification of surgeonfish species.

Sample Sentence: The Genus Acanthurus includes well-known surgeonfish species such as the Blue Tang (Acanthurus coeruleus) and the Yellow Tang (Acanthurus olivaceus).

Sense 2

Noun: A taxonomic rank in the classification of living organisms.

Sample Sentence: Genus Acanthurus belongs to the family of Acanthuridae, which includes various other species of surgeonfish.

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