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What is the genus for fish?
There is no single genus for all fish. "Fish" is a very broad category, encompassing thousands of species across many different taxonomic groups.
Here's why:
* Fish are not a single, unified group: They are a diverse collection of aquatic vertebrates with gills and fins, representing a wide range of evolutionary paths.
* They are classified into different classes: Fish are broadly divided into three major classes:
* Agnatha: Jawless fish like lampreys and hagfish.
* Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish like sharks, rays, and skates.
* Osteichthyes: Bony fish, which includes the vast majority of fish species.
* Each class further divides into orders, families, genera, and species: Within each class, there are many orders, families, genera, and species.
For example:
* Salmon: Belongs to the genus *Salmo*.
* Tuna: Belongs to the genus *Thunnus*.
* Clownfish: Belongs to the genus *Amphiprion*.
So, to identify the genus of a particular fish, you need to know the specific species you're interested in.
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