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Princeton's WordNet
Serrasalmus, genus Serrasalmusnoun
piranhas
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Serrasalmus
Serrasalmus is a genus of piranhas. They are collectively known as pirambebas; the "typical" piranhas like the piraya piranha are nowadays placed in Pygocentrus. Like all piranhas, Serrasalmus are native to South America. These fish are predatory, have sharp teeth and generally have a rhomboid shape. In some, the shape is more ovoid, particularly in old specimens. Some Serrasalmus species can exceed 20 in or 510 mm (S. manueli and S. rhombeus, according to OPEFE), placing them among the largest Serrasalmidae.
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serrasalmus
Serrasalmus is a genus of piranhas, which are freshwater fish mostly native to South America. They are known for their sharp teeth and aggressive nature, highly predatory feeding behavior, mainly preying on other fish. Not all species of Serrasalmus are perceived as dangerous to humans.
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Serrasalmus
Serrasalmus is a genus of piranhas in subfamily Serrasalminae of the family Characidae. They are collectively known as pirambebas; the "typical" piranhas like the Piraya Piranha are nowadays placed in Pygocentrus. Like all piranhas, Serrasalmus are native to South America. These fish are predatory, have sharp teeth and generally have a rhomboid shape. In some, the shape is more ovoid, particularly in old specimens. Some Serrasalmus species can exceed 20 in or 510 mm, placing them among the largest Serrasalminae.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Serrasalmus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Serrasalmus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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