What is another word for genus amphioxus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˌamfɪˈɒksəs] (IPA) 
Genus Amphioxus belongs to the phylum Chordata and is related to the vertebrates. It is a small marine animal, commonly referred to as a lancelet or amphioxus, found in shallow coastal areas around the world. Synonyms for the word Genus Amphioxus include Branchiostoma, which is commonly used to refer to the single extant species of the genus. Another synonym is Amphioxus, which is an older and less commonly used name. Lancelet and amphioxus are common names for the animal, and they are sometimes also called "fish-like chordates" due to their fish-like appearance. The descriptive "yellow lancelet" is given to species found in the Pacific region.
