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Genus Selene

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In biology, a genus of fish in the family Carangidae, commonly referred to as moonfish or lookdowns.

Usage: The genus Selene includes species that are primarily found in subtropical and tropical marine waters.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In astronomy, a lunar impact crater located on the far side of the Moon.

Usage: The Genus Selene is named after the Greek goddess of the moon.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus Selene.

Usage: The marine biologists conducted a study on the genus Selene populations to understand their habitat preferences.

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