family Gobiidae
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- 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
- gobies