elopidae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A family of ray-finned fish: Elopidae is the scientific name for a family of marine fish that includes species commonly known as tarpons and ladyfishes. These are large, silvery fish found in warm coastal waters.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Elopidae family contains some of the most prized game fish.
- Biologists study the migratory patterns of Elopidae.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific classification: The term is used in taxonomic contexts to group related species.
- The order Elopiformes includes the family Elopidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Elopid (adj): Pertaining to the family Elopidae.
- The elopid skeleton is distinctive.
- Tarpon (n): A common name for fish in the genus , which belongs to the family Elopidae.
- Ladyfish (n): A common name for fish in the genus , which belongs to the family Elopidae.
Synonyms
- Tarpon family: A common, non-scientific name for Elopidae.
Related Phrases
- Member of the Elopidae: A phrase used to specify an organism's taxonomic family.
- The Atlantic tarpon is a prominent member of the Elopidae.
Noun
- tarpons and ladyfishes