family Percophidae
Definition
Noun: - Family Percophidae: A taxonomic family of marine fish commonly known as duckbill flatheads or percophid flatheads. These are bottom-dwelling fish characterized by flattened heads and elongated bodies, found primarily in tropical and subtropical waters.
Usage
- Scientific/biological context: Used to classify and discuss a specific family of fish within the order Perciformes.
- The family Percophidae includes several species adapted to life on the ocean floor.
- Researchers are studying the morphology of the family Percophidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to denote a precise biological classification.
- The genus Percophis is placed within the family Percophidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Percophid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Percophidae; pertaining to this family.
- The museum's collection includes a rare percophid specimen.
- Duckbill flathead: A common name for fish in this family.
- The duckbill flathead is a distinctive member of the family Percophidae.
Synonyms
- Percophid family: A less formal synonym.
- Duckbill flatheads: A descriptive common name synonym.
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This term is highly specialized scientific terminology and is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
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percoid flatheads
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