Grouper

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Grouper (== Template:IPA

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Grouper is a common term for a variety of fish species belonging to the family Serranidae. The name 'grouper' is derived from the Portuguese name, 'garoupa'.

Etymology

The term 'grouper' is believed to originate from the Portuguese word 'garoupa'. The Portuguese have been using this term since the 16th century to refer to a type of fish. The exact etymology is unclear, but it is likely related to the Latin word 'groupus', which means 'large fish'.

Description

Groupers are typically large fish, often growing up to 100 cm in length and weighing up to 30 kg. They are characterized by their robust bodies and large mouths. Groupers are known for their ability to change their skin color and patterns to blend in with their surroundings, a trait that aids them in hunting prey.

Species

There are several species of groupers, including the Atlantic Goliath Grouper, the Black Grouper, the Red Grouper, and the Nassau Grouper. Each species has its unique characteristics and habitats.

Habitat

Groupers are found in warm seas, particularly in the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. They prefer to live in shallow waters, near coral reefs, and underwater caves.

Diet

Groupers are carnivorous, feeding primarily on other smaller fish and invertebrates. They are ambush predators, preferring to hide and wait for their prey rather than actively pursuing it.

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