gadiformes

Thân thiện

A marine biologist carefully studies a gadiformes specimen in a research aquarium.

Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic order of ray-finned fish: Gadiformes is the scientific name for the order of fish that includes cods, haddocks, grenadiers, and similar species. This group is characterized by features such as pelvic fins located on the throat and the absence of true spines in their fins.

Usage

• The order Gadiformes contains many commercially important food fish.
• Biologists study the evolutionary history of Gadiformes.
• The Atlantic cod () is a well-known member of the Gadiformes.

Advanced Usage

• In some older or alternative biological classifications, the group Gadiformes was considered equivalent to the order Anacanthini.

Variants and Related Words

• Gadiform (adjective): Of or relating to the order Gadiformes.
  • The gadiform body shape is adapted for life near the sea floor.

Synonyms

• Anacanthini (in some classifications)
• Cod-like fishes (informal, descriptive term)

Học thuật

Noun

1. cods, haddocks, grenadiers; in some classifications considered equivalent to the order Anacanthini

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Gadiformes
• order Gadiformes