Definition of Platyglossus radiatus. Meaning of Platyglossus radiatus. Synonyms of Platyglossus radiatus

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Definition of Platyglossus radiatus

Platyglossus radiatus
Doncella Don*cel"la, n. [Sp., lit., a maid. Cf. Damsel.] (Zo["o]l.) A handsome fish of Florida and the West Indies (Platyglossus radiatus). The name is applied also to the ladyfish (Harpe rufa) of the same region.
Platyglossus radiatus
Bluefish Blue"fish`, n. (Zo["o]l.) 1. A large voracious fish (Pomatomus saitatrix), of the family Carangid[ae], valued as a food fish, and widely distributed on the American coast. On the New Jersey and Rhode Island coast it is called the horse mackerel, in Virginia saltwater tailor, or skipjack. 2. A West Indian fish (Platyglossus radiatus), of the family Labrid[ae]. Note: The name is applied locally to other species of fishes; as the cunner, sea bass, squeteague, etc.

Meaning of Platyglossus radiatus from wikipedia

- wr****e) Halic****es prosopeion (Bl****er, 1853) (Two-tone wr****e) Halic****es radiatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Pudding-wife wr****e) Halic****es richmondi Fowler & B...