Preferred Label : oncorhynchus;
MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH annotation : GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; salmon & trout belong to this genus; check specific
ONCORHYNCHUS headings, their X refs & text carefully; IM; qualif permitted;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oncorhynchus;
UNII : txid8016;
Origin ID : D017683;
UMLS CUI : C0029023;
Allowable qualifiers
- Record concept(s)
- Semantic type(s)
- Fish [UMLS semantic type]
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.
