Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic family of fish: "Family Gobiidae" is the scientific name for a large family of small, bottom-dwelling fish commonly known as gobies. This family is characterized by features such as fused pelvic fins that form a suction cup.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The family Gobiidae is one of the largest families of marine fish.
  • Biologists are studying the unique reproductive behavior of a species within the family Gobiidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific and academic contexts to classify organisms. It sits below the order (Perciformes) and above the genus level.
  • The specimen was definitively placed within the family Gobiidae based on its morphological characteristics.

Variants and Related Words

• Gobiidae: The standard form, often used without "family" in technical writing.
  • The diversity of Gobiidae is greatest in tropical reef environments.
• Goby (plural: gobies): The common name for any member of the family Gobiidae.
  • The neon goby is a popular aquarium fish.

Synonyms

• Gobies: The common name for members of this family.
• Gobioid fishes: A broader term that may refer to fish within the superfamily Gobioidea, which includes Gobiidae.

Related Phrases

• Member of the Gobiidae: A phrase used to specify an organism's taxonomic classification.
  • This newly discovered fish is a member of the Gobiidae.

Noun

1. gobies