What is another word for Cyclopterus Lumpus?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪkləptəɹəs lˈʌmpəs] (IPA)

Cyclopterus lumpus is a Latin name for the common lumpfish or lumpsucker. This species, which belongs to the family Cyclopteridae, is characterized by its thick and heavy body, large head, and tiny fins. The common lumpfish is also known by several synonyms, including Cyclopterus lumpus, Lota lumpus, and Eumicrotremus lumpus. Other common names for this species include lumpsucker, lump, lumpy, and cockfish. The common lumpfish is found in cold waters of the North Atlantic and can reach up to 60 cm in length. It is known for its sticky eggs, which are attached to rocks or vegetation until the young hatch.

Synonyms for Cyclopterus lumpus:

What are the hypernyms for Cyclopterus lumpus?

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

    lumpfish, ray-finned fish, fourhorn sculpin, shelfish.

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