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genus ictiobus

 

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Noun genus ictiobus has 1 sense
  1. Ictiobus, genus Ictiobus - buffalo fishes
    --1 is a kind of fish genus
    --1 is a member of Catostomidae, family Catostomidae
    --1 has members: black buffalo, Ictiobus niger

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Genus Ictiobus

Definition: Genus Ictiobus refers to a genus of fish belonging to the family Catostomidae, commonly known as buffalo fish. It includes several species that are native to North America.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun - Taxonomy:

    In the field of biology, Genus Ictiobus is a taxonomic group that classifies a particular group of fish species within the family Catostomidae.

    Example sentence: The genus Ictiobus consists of several species of buffalo fish.

  2. Noun - Popular:

    In popular usage, the term Genus Ictiobus refers to buffalo fish, which are sought after by anglers for sports fishing.

    Example sentence: During summer, many anglers visit the lake to catch Genus Ictiobus for their impressive size and fighting strength.

  3. Adjective - Local:

    In a local context, Genus Ictiobus can be used as an adjective to describe something unique or specific to buffalo fish or a particular species within the genus.

    Example sentence: The restaurant by the lake offers a delicious Genus Ictiobus chowder made from locally caught buffalo fish.

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