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アマシイラ属 (アマシイラぞく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

アマシイラ属ぞく

Meanings

1

noun

Luvarus (genus of perciform fish)

Taxonomic term for a genus containing only the luvar (Luvarus imperialis). Used in scientific and biological contexts.

アマシイラ属ぞくにはアマシイラ一いっ種しゅのみが分ぶん類るいされている。
Only one species, the luvar, is classified under the genus Luvarus.

Kanji

属belong, genus, subordinate official

Similar words

アマシイラ
Refers to the specific fish species Luvarus imperialis, while アマシイラ属 is the genus name.

Etymology

The genus name Luvarus is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a local name for the fish. The Japanese name アマシイラ属 combines アマシイラ (the species name) with 属 (genus).