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Genus Esox

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: The taxonomic genus of predatory freshwater fish known as pikes.

Sense Examples:

1. The genus Esox includes the species Esox lucius, commonly known as the northern pike.
2. Several other species belong to the genus Esox, such as Esox masquinongy (muskie) and Esox americanus (grass pickerel).

Sense: Genus Esox can also refer to the entire family of pike fishes.

Sense Examples:

1. The genus Esox is distributed throughout North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
2. Anglers often target the members of the genus Esox for their sport fishing endeavors.

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to or relating to the genus Esox.

Sense Examples:

1. The study focused on the evolutionary history of various Esox species.
2. The Esox population in the lake has significantly increased in recent years.

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