Mycteroperca bonaci, also known as the black grouper, is a species of marine fish in the family Serranidae. These fish inhabit the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Massachusetts in the USA to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. They are mostly found in reefs and are known for their high quality meat, making them a valuable species in commercial and recreational fishing. Black groupers can grow up to 150 centimeters in length and weigh up to 100 kilograms.
Phylum
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One of the larger divisions of the animal kingdom; a branch; agrand division.
Phylum meaning & definition 1 of Phylum.
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A class or a rank of some kind, used in describing the structures and descents within the animal world (or plant).
Phylum meaning & definition 2 of Phylum.
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a main division in a taxonomic (= scientific naming and organization system) relating to animals:
Phylum meaning & definition 3 of Phylum.
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A principal taxonomic category that ranks above class and below kingdom.
Phylum meaning & definition 4 of Phylum.
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