engraulidae

Thân thiện

A school of engraulidae swims together in the clear ocean water.

Definition

Noun: 1. Family Engraulidae: A taxonomic family of small, silvery, schooling fish, commonly known as anchovies. They are characterized by a large mouth extending behind the eye, a pointed snout, and are often found in marine and brackish waters. They are a significant food source for larger predators and are commercially important for human consumption, often processed into sauces, pastes, or canned goods.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Engraulidae are a key component of the marine food web.
  • Scientists studied the migratory patterns of the Engraulidae family.
  • Commercial fisheries target several species within Engraulidae.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/ecological context: The term is used formally to discuss the biological family, its characteristics, and its role in ecosystems.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within Engraulidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Anchovy (n): The common name for fish belonging to the family Engraulidae.
  • The pizza was topped with salty anchovies.

Synonyms

• Anchovies (common name)

Học thuật

Noun

1. anchovies

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Engraulidae
• family Engraulidae