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oncorhynchus

/ˌɒŋ.kəˈrɪŋ.kəs/

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noun

/ˌɒŋ.kəˈrɪŋ.kəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода тихоокеанских лососей, включающего такие виды, как нерка, чавыча, кета и кижуч.

A scientific genus name for Pacific salmon, including species such as sockeye, chinook, chum, and coho salmon.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of Pacific salmonC2formalscientific

    A genus of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae, native to the Pacific Ocean and its tributaries, including several species of salmon such as sockeye, chinook, chum, and coho.

    ruРод тихоокеанских лососей

    • Oncorhynchus nerka, the sockeye salmon, is known for its vibrant red color during spawning.
    • The chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, is the largest species in the genus.
    • Oncorhynchus keta, the chum salmon, has a wide distribution across the North Pacific.
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