electrophoridae

Thân thiện

The electric eel, a member of the family Electrophoridae, swims in a freshwater river.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small taxonomic family of fish: "Electrophoridae" is the scientific family name comprising the electric eels, which are elongated freshwater fish known for their ability to generate powerful electric shocks.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The electric eel, a fascinating creature, belongs to the family Electrophoridae.
  • Electrophoridae is a monotypic family, containing only the genus Electrophorus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific contexts to categorize and discuss the evolutionary relationships of electric eels.
  • The study focused on the unique electrogenic organs found in members of the Electrophoridae.

Variants and Related Words

• Electrophorus (n): The sole genus within the family Electrophoridae.
  • The genus Electrophorus contains three recognized species of electric eels.
• Electric eel (n): The common name for the fish classified under Electrophoridae.
  • Despite its name, the electric eel is not a true eel but a knifefish.

Synonyms

• Electric eel family: A descriptive synonym for Electrophoridae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small family comprising the electric eels

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Electrophoridae
• family Electrophoridae