family Dactylopteridae
Definition
Proper noun: * A taxonomic family of marine fish: Dactylopteridae is the scientific family name for a group of fish commonly known as flying gurnards. Despite the name "flying," they do not truly fly but use their large, wing-like pectoral fins to "walk" along the seafloor and for display.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term is used almost exclusively in scientific, zoological, or ichthyological contexts to classify these fish within the animal kingdom.
- The family Dactylopteridae is part of the order Syngnathiformes, which also includes seahorses and pipefish.
- Biologists studied the unique fin structure of members of the family Dactylopteridae.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The word is used to specify a precise level (family) in biological classification.
- The genus Dactylopterus belongs to the family Dactylopteridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Dactylopterid (noun, informal/scientific): A member of the family Dactylopteridae; a flying gurnard.
- The aquarium had a tank dedicated to various dactylopterids.
- Flying gurnard (noun, common name): The widely used common name for fish in this family.
- We saw a flying gurnard spreading its colorful pectoral fins.
Synonyms
- Flying gurnards (common name)
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, highly specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is restricted to formal biological and zoological discourse.
Noun
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flying gurnards
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