Gadus

Gadus

Gadus (pronounced: /ˈɡeɪdəs/) is a genus of fish in the family Gadidae, known commonly as cods. The term Gadus originates from the Greek word 'gados' meaning fish.

Etymology

The term Gadus is derived from the Greek word 'gados', which translates to 'fish'. This term was used in ancient Greece to refer to various types of fish.

Species

The Gadus genus includes several species, some of which are:

• Gadus morhua - Atlantic cod
• Gadus macrocephalus - Pacific cod
• Gadus ogac - Greenland cod

Related Terms

• Gadidae - The family to which Gadus belongs.
• Fish - The group of aquatic animals to which Gadus belongs.
• Genus - A rank in the biological classification system, or taxonomy, that groups closely related species together. Gadus is a genus in the family Gadidae.

See Also

• Ichthyology - The study of fish.
• Taxonomy (biology) - The science of classification in biology, of which Gadus is a part.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Gadus
• Wikipedia's article - Gadus

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