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Anarhichadidae

Anarhichadidae

9.9
A family of sea fish with long bodies and strong jaws that live in cold northern seas
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˈrɪkəˌdaɪ/
  • Specialized
: Anarhichadidae
  • The Anarhichadidae family includes various species of wolffish.

Examples

  • Members of the Anarhichadidae family are adapted to crush hard-shelled prey.

  • The cold waters of the North Atlantic are home to several species within Anarhichadidae.

  • Biologists have studied the teeth and feeding behavior of the Anarhichadidae for decades.

  • Did you know that Anarhichadidae are known for their strong jaws?

  • The cold waters of the North Atlantic are home to several species within Anarhichadidae.

  • Members of the Anarhichadidae family are adapted to crush hard-shelled prey.

  • Biologists have studied the teeth and feeding behavior of the Anarhichadidae for decades.

Synonyms

family Anarhichadidae
vsAnarhichadidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like wolffish with long bodies and large teeth

is broader and less specific about anatomy and geographic range

Compounds

family Anarhichadidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish like wolffish with long bodies and large teeth

Surface Forms

Anarhichadidae singular
Anarhichadidae plural

Etymology

Anarhichadidae comes from the scientific name Anarhichas, an old Greek name for the wolffish that likely meant 'to seize' or 'to tear' with the jaws. So the family name points to these cold-sea fish known for long bodies and very strong jaws.