family Ostraciontidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of marine fish: "Family Ostraciidae" refers to a specific biological family within the order Tetraodontiformes, commonly known as boxfishes, cowfishes, and trunkfishes. These fish are characterized by their rigid, box-like bodies formed by fused bony plates.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Ostraciidae includes species with fascinating hexagonal scale patterns.
- Marine biologists are studying the defensive mechanisms of the family Ostraciidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in scientific contexts to categorize and discuss this specific group of fish.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the family Ostraciidae based on its carapace structure.
Variants and Related Words
- Ostraciidae: The standardized scientific name for the family.
- Boxfish (n): A common name for many members of this family.
- Trunkfish (n): Another common name for members of this family.
- Cowfish (n): A common name for members of this family with horn-like projections.
Synonyms
- Boxfish family: A descriptive synonym.
- Trunkfish family: A descriptive synonym.
Related Terms
- Tetraodontiformes: The biological order to which this family belongs.
- Carapace: The hard, bony shell typical of fish in this family.
Noun
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boxfishes
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