|
WordNet-Online
Definitions from WordNet
Noun genus chilomycterus has 1 sense
| ||||
Definitions from the WebGenus ChilomycterusNoun - Zoology The genus Chilomycterus refers to a group of fish belonging to the family Diodontidae. These fish are commonly known as burrfish or porcupinefish. They are characterized by their ability to puff up their bodies by swallowing water or air, which forms sharp spines or burrs, serving as a defense mechanism against predators. Sample Sentence: The genus Chilomycterus includes species such as the longspine burrfish (Chilomycterus antillarum) and the striped burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi). Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
genus chelidonium genus chelifer genus chelone genus chelonia genus chelydra genus chenopodium genus chilomastix genus chilomeniscus genus chilomycterus genus chilopsis genus chimaera genus chimaphila genus chimonanthus genus chinchilla genus chinchona genus chiococca genus chionanthus
|