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Amphioxidae

Amphioxidae

9.9
A family of small, fish-like sea animals called lancelets
  • noun
  • /æmˈfiːoʊksɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Amphioxidae
  • The anatomy of Amphioxidae provides valuable insights into the early evolution of vertebrates.

Examples

  • Students studied specimens of Amphioxidae to understand the structural features of lancelets.

  • Did you know that Amphioxidae are often found in shallow waters?

  • Researchers discovered several new species belonging to the Amphioxidae family in the coastal waters of Asia.

  • The Amphioxidae family includes various species of lancelets.

  • Researchers discovered several new species belonging to the Amphioxidae family in the coastal waters of Asia.

  • Students studied specimens of Amphioxidae to understand the structural features of lancelets.

  • The anatomy of Amphioxidae provides valuable insights into the early evolution of vertebrates.

Synonyms

Branchiostomidae
vsAmphioxidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of small fish-like sea animals called lancelets

focuses on their occurrence in a specific subphylum rather than body shape

Surface Forms

Amphioxidae singular
Amphioxidaes plural

Etymology

The word Amphioxidae comes from Greek parts: amphi- meaning 'both' (as in amphibian) and oxus meaning 'sharp', so Amphioxus means 'pointed at both ends' and gives a clear picture of the lancelet's long, narrow body. The ending -idae marks a family of animals, so Amphioxidae is the family of these small, fish-like lancelets.