noun as in strong fondness

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Example:He studied lochus specimens to understand the evolution of ancient fish species.

Definition:The study of prehistoric life and early history of the Earth, including the description and classification of fossils.

From paleontology

Example:The lochus genus was one of the key ichthyofauna groups studied by paleontologists.

Definition:Aquatic animal life collectively, especially in relation to fish and other aquatic vertebrates.

From ichthyofauna

Example:Researchers identified new species within the lochus genus during their study of marine fossils.

Definition:A taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms.

From genus