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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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