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Mallotus
‖
Mal-lo′tus
,Noun.
[NL., fr Gr. [GREEK] fleecy.]
(Zool.)
A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (
Mallotus villosus
), is extensively used as bait for cod. Definition 2024
Mallotus
Mallotus
Translingual
Proper noun
Mallotus m
- A taxonomic genus within the family Euphorbiaceae – some trees related to spurge, including the kamala.
- A taxonomic genus within the family Osmeridae – the single fish species Mallotus villosus (capelin).
Hyponyms
- (genus within Euphorbiaceae): Mallotus philippensis (kamala) (selected species)
- For a comprehensive list, see
Mallotus (Euphorbiaceae) on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- For a comprehensive list, see
- (genus within Osmeridae): Mallotus villosus (sole species)