What is another word for genus electrophorus?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɪlˌɛktɹə͡ʊfˈɔːɹəs] (IPA)

Genus Electrophorus is a scientific name for a species of electric eel. The term "genus" refers to a taxonomic category used to group similar organisms. "Electrophorus" comes from the Greek words, electros ("electricity") and pherein ("to bear"), referring to the eel's ability to generate an electric shock. Some synonyms for this species are Electrophorus electricus and Electrophorus voltai, which are scientific names used to describe different subspecies or variations of electric eels. Other related taxonomic categories include the family Electrophoridae and the order Gymnotiformes, which includes other species of electric fish.

Synonyms for Genus electrophorus:

What are the hypernyms for Genus electrophorus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Genus electrophorus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for genus electrophorus (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Genus electrophorus?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Genus electrophorus?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

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