Oncorhynchus
A genus of the family SALMONIDAE (salmons and trouts). They are named for their hooked (onco) nose (rhynchus). They are usually anadromous and occasionally inhabit freshwater. They can be found in North Pacific coastal areas from Japan to California and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean. Salmon and trout are popular game and food fish. Various species figure heavily in genetic, metabolism, and hormone research.
Year introduced: 1994
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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.493.817.750.705.580, B01.050.150.900.493.817.750.825.580
MeSH Unique ID: D017683
Registry Number: txid8016
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