family Cyclopteridae
Proper noun A taxonomic family of marine fish within the order Scorpaeniformes, commonly known as lumpfishes or lumpsuckers. These fish are characterized by their rounded, lumpy bodies, a ventral sucking disc formed from modified pelvic fins, and often, bony tubercles on their skin.
The term "family Cyclopteridae" is used in formal scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of fish. * The family Cyclopteridae includes both the common lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) and various species of lumpsucker. * Marine biologists are studying the unique adhesive disc in the family Cyclopteridae.
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is always italicized in scientific writing. It is positioned below the order level (Scorpaeniformes) and above the genus level (e.g., , ).
- The specimen was definitively placed within the family Cyclopteridae.
- Cyclopteridae: The standard form, identical in meaning to "family Cyclopteridae."
- Cyclopterid (noun): A member of the family Cyclopteridae; a lumpfish or lumpsucker.
- The aquarium has a new exhibit featuring several cyclopterids.
- Cyclopterid (adjective): Of or relating to the family Cyclopteridae.
- The cyclopterid sucking disc is a remarkable adaptation.
This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature and does not carry other common-language definitions.
- Lumpfishes (common name)
- Lumpsuckers (common name)
There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specialized scientific term.
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