family haemulidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of marine fish: "family Haemulidae" refers to a taxonomic family of perciform fishes commonly known as grunts, found in tropical and subtropical waters.
Usage
- The term "family Haemulidae" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific group of fish. It is a formal taxonomic designation.
Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist is studying the evolutionary history of the family Haemulidae.
- Several species within the family Haemulidae are important for commercial fishing.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, "family Haemulidae" sits above the genus level and below the order level. The common name for members of this family is "grunts," derived from the sound they produce.
Variants and Related Words
- Haemulid (n): A member of the family Haemulidae.
- The haemulid is known for its distinctive pharyngeal teeth.
- Grunt (n): The common name for fish in this family.
- We caught a few grunts while fishing near the reef.
Synonyms
- Grunts: The common name for the family.
- Haemulid family: An alternative phrasing.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common name "grunts" is more frequently used. The family name is always capitalized and italicized in formal scientific writing: .
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