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genus naucrates

 

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Noun genus naucrates has 1 sense
  1. Naucrates, genus Naucrates - a genus of Carangidae
    --1 is a kind of fish genus
    --1 is a member of Carangidae, family Carangidae
    --1 has members: pilotfish, Naucrates ductor

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Genus Naucrates

Description:

The genus Naucrates refers to a group of fish species commonly known as pilotfish. These fish are found in tropical and temperate oceans around the world. The genus Naucrates belongs to the family Carangidae and is characterized by their distinctive appearance and behavior.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, genus Naucrates refers to a taxonomic classification of fish species belonging to the Carangidae family.

Example sentence: The genus Naucrates includes several species of pilotfish, known for their close association with sharks.

Sense 2:

As a noun, genus Naucrates can also be used to refer to a specific species of pilotfish known as Naucrates ductor.

Example sentence: Naucrates ductor, a member of genus Naucrates, often accompanies sea turtles on their migratory journeys.

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