family scomberesocidae
Definition
Proper noun A taxonomic family of marine fish within the order Beloniformes, commonly known as sauries. These are slender, elongated fish characterized by a beak-like jaw and small finlets behind the dorsal and anal fins.
Usage Notes
- "Family Scomberesocidae" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in biological and ichthyological (fish science) contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- In scientific writing, the family name is often italicized: .
- When used in a sentence, it typically functions as a collective noun for the group.
Examples
- The family Scomberesocidae includes species such as the Pacific saury and the Atlantic saury.
- Biologists are studying the migratory patterns of fish within the family Scomberesocidae.
- This specimen's morphology places it squarely within the family Scomberesocidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy, the family Scomberesocidae is placed under the order Beloniformes, which also contains needlefish and flying fish.
Variants and Related Words
- Scomberesocidae (n): The same term without the word "family"; the standard way to refer to this taxonomic group in scientific literature.
- Sauries (n, plural): The common name for fish belonging to this family.
- Scomberesox (n): A genus within the family Scomberesocidae.
- Cololabis (n): Another genus within the family Scomberesocidae.
Synonyms
- Sauries (common name)
- Scomberesocid fish (descriptive term)
Different Meanings
This term has only one specific meaning: it refers to the biological family of sauries. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.
Noun
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only sauries
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