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Caproidae

Caproidae

9.9
A family of sea fish called boarfish with deep, thin bodies that live in deep water
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Caproidae
  • The Caproidae are distinguished by their deep, laterally compressed bodies, which set them apart from other fish families.

Examples

  • The Caproidae family includes various species of boarfishes.

  • Marine biologists discovered a new species within the Caproidae in the Pacific Ocean.

  • Detailed studies of the Caproidae have contributed to our understanding of deep-sea fish adaptation.

  • Many researchers study the Caproidae to understand their habitats.

  • Marine biologists discovered a new species within the Caproidae in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The Caproidae are distinguished by their deep, laterally compressed bodies, which set them apart from other fish families.

  • Detailed studies of the Caproidae have contributed to our understanding of deep-sea fish adaptation.

Synonyms

family Caproidae
vsCaproidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of sea fish with deep bodies and spiny fins

focuses on a flattened side-to-side body and deep water habitat

Compounds

family Caproidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of sea fish with deep bodies and spiny fins

Surface Forms

Caproidae singular
Caproidae plural

Etymology

Caproidae comes from the Greek word capros meaning 'boar' and the family ending -idae, which shows a group of animals. These deep, flat-bodied fishes were called 'boarfish' because their short, round snout or thick shape reminded people of a boar, so the name helps you remember this family of fishes.