malopterurus

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Noun malopterurus has 1 sense

Malopterurus, genus Malopterurus - electric catfish
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Siluridae, family Siluridae
--₁ has members: electric catfish, Malopterurus electricus

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Malopterurus

Noun: Malopterurus is a genus of electric catfish native to Africa.

Example Sentence: The malopterurus species are known for their ability to generate electrical fields.

Adjective: When describing something as malopterurus, it refers to the specific characteristics or qualities of the genus Malopterurus.

Example Sentence: The malopterurus-like fin on the creature resembled that of an electric catfish.

Verb: To malopterurus means to mimic the behavior or appearance of a species belonging to the genus Malopterurus.

Example Sentence: The lizard's ability to malopterurus fooled its predators into thinking it was an electric catfish.