Sebastes: meaning, definitions and examples
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sebastes
[ sษหbastiหz ]
marine biology
A genus of fish that includes various species of rockfish. These fish are typically found in cold waters and are known for their vibrant colors and spiny fins.
Synonyms
rockfish, sea perch
Examples of usage
- Sebastes are commonly found along the rocky shores of the Pacific Ocean.
- The sebastes is a popular game fish among recreational anglers.
Translations
Translations of the word "sebastes" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sebastes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฌเคพเคธเฅเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Sebastes
๐ฎ๐ฉ sebastes
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฑะฐััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ sebastes
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใในใใน
๐ซ๐ท sebastes
๐ช๐ธ sebastes
๐น๐ท sebastes
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ฐ์คํ ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุจุงุณุชูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ sebastes
๐ธ๐ฐ sebastes
๐จ๐ณ ็ณๆ้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ sebastes
๐ฎ๐ธ sebastes
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฑะฐััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแกแขแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ sebastes
๐ฒ๐ฝ sebastes
Word origin
The word 'sebastes' originates from the Greek word 'sebastos' which means 'venerable' or 'august'. It was first used in the field of marine biology in the early 19th century to classify a group of fish with similar characteristics. Sebastes are an important part of marine ecosystems, playing a role in the food chain and supporting commercial fisheries.