family Agonidae
Definition
Proper noun (Zoology/Taxonomy): A family of marine fish within the order Scorpaeniformes, commonly known as poachers. These are small, bottom-dwelling fish characterized by their bony, often spiny, armor-like plates covering their bodies. They are typically found in cold northern Pacific and Atlantic waters.
Usage Notes
- Capitalization: As a proper noun referring to a taxonomic family name, "Agonidae" is always capitalized. The full term "family Agonidae" is standard in scientific writing.
- Context: This term is almost exclusively used in scientific, zoological, or ichthyological contexts (the study of fish). It is not used in everyday conversation.
- Grammar: It functions as a singular collective noun (e.g., "The family Agonidae is diverse.").
Examples
- The family Agonidae includes several genera, such as and .
- Researchers are studying the evolutionary history of the Agonidae.
- Several species belonging to the family Agonidae were identified in the trawl sample.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: In biological classification, "family Agonidae" sits between the order Scorpaeniformes and its constituent genera.
- Common Name Association: The scientific name "Agonidae" is directly linked to the common name "poachers." You can say, "Poachers are fish of the family Agonidae."
Variants and Related Words
- Agonid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Agonidae; relating to the Agonidae.
- Example: "An agonid was spotted near the reef."
- Poacher (noun): The common name for any fish within the family Agonidae.
- Example: "The northern spearnose poacher is a well-known agonid."
Synonyms
- Poachers (common name)
Different Meanings
This term has only one specific meaning in modern English: the taxonomic family of fish. It is not to be confused with the common word "agony."
Noun
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