Coregonoid

/ˌkɔrɪˈɡoʊnɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to fish of the Coregonidae family, which includes whitefish and cisco.

Etymology

From 'Coregonidae' (the family name) and '-oid' (resembling). Scientific naming conventions use Greek roots; 'korē' means pupil and 'gonia' means angle, referring to the fish's eye shape.

Kelly Says

Coregonoid fish are freshwater cousins of salmon that live in some of the world's deepest, coldest lakes—they've adapted to extreme environments humans can barely explore!

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