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genus apogon

 

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Noun genus apogon has 1 sense
  1. Apogon, genus Apogon - type genus of the Apogonidae
    --1 is a kind of fish genus
    --1 is a member of Apogonidae, family Apogonidae

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Genus Apogon

Definition

The genus Apogon refers to a group of marine fish belonging to the family Apogonidae, commonly known as cardinalfish. This genus includes various species of brightly colored, small-sized fish found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Sample Sentences

  • The genus Apogon comprises over 200 different species.
  • These tiny cardinalfish from the genus Apogon are popular among marine aquarists.
  • One of the most common species in the genus Apogon is the flame cardinalfish (Apogon spilosoma).
  • Researchers are studying the reproductive behaviors of the fish in the genus Apogon.
  • Several species from the genus Apogon are commercially important in the ornamental fish trade.

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