Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic family of small, silvery fish: "Family Engraulidae" is the scientific name for the biological family that comprises the anchovies. These are small, common forage fish found in saltwater and some freshwater habitats, often used for food and bait.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The family Engraulidae includes many commercially important species.
  • Scientists study the migratory patterns of fish in the family Engraulidae.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/biological contexts: The term is used formally in taxonomy and marine biology to classify and discuss this specific group of fish.
  • The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary history of the family Engraulidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Engraulid (n): A member of the family Engraulidae; an anchovy.
  • The engraulid was preserved for laboratory analysis.
• Anchovy (n): The common name for fish belonging to the family Engraulidae.
  • Anchovies are a key part of the marine food web.

Synonyms

• Anchovies: The common name for the fish of this family.

Noun

1. anchovies