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genus polyodon
 

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Noun genus polyodon has 1 sense
  1. Polyodon, genus Polyodon - type genus of the Polyodontidae
    --1 is a kind of fish genus
    --1 is a member of Polyodontidae, family Polyodontidae
    --1 has members: paddlefish, duckbill, Polyodon spathula

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Term: Genus Polyodon

Description:

The genus Polyodon refers to a group of freshwater fish species commonly known as paddlefish. These ancient and fascinating creatures belong to the family Polyodontidae and are characterized by their long snouts and paddle-shaped rostrums. Native to North America, paddlefish are known for their unique filter-feeding mechanism and are considered living fossils.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (Singular):

  1. A genus of fish belonging to the family Polyodontidae.

Sample Sentence:

The genus Polyodon includes two species of paddlefish, the Chinese paddlefish and the American paddlefish.

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