> Osmeriformes (Freshwater smelts) > Osmeridae (Smelts)
Etymology: Mallotus:Greek for fleecy, derived from mallos = wool, and -otus = a Greek adjectival suffix referring to property; referring to the shape of the scales along the side of breeding males, appearing hairy or fleecy (S.Kullander, pers. Comm.).; villosus:From the Latin 'villosus' meaning hairy - refers to the rough extruded scales on spawning males..
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
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