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Chlorophthalmidae

Chlorophthalmidae

9.9
A small family of sea fish with soft fins that live on the sea floor and have large eyes
  • noun
  • /ˌklɔːrəˈfθælmɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Chlorophthalmidae
  • The biologist collected several Chlorophthalmidae specimens from the deep-sea expedition.

Examples

  • Members of the Chlorophthalmidae family are commonly known as greeneyes due to their distinctive coloration.

  • Members of the Chlorophthalmidae family, often referred to as greeneyes, are fascinating bottom-dwelling fish found in deep waters.

  • Chlorophthalmidae are often found on the continental slopes at considerable depths.

  • Look at that Chlorophthalmidae!

  • The Chlorophthalmidae family includes several unique species.

  • During his research, the marine biologist observed various Chlorophthalmidae swimming along the ocean floor.

  • The striking features of the Chlorophthalmidae make them a subject of interest in marine biology studies.

Surface Forms

Chlorophthalmidae singular
Chlorophthalmidaes plural

Morphology

Chlorophthalmidae = Chlorophthalmus (opaque) = chloro + ophthalm + idae

The family name is formed from specialized Greek combining forms and a taxonomic suffix; these forms are not recognizable to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Chlorophthalmidae comes from two parts: chloro- meaning 'green' (seen in chlorophyll) and -ophthalm- meaning 'eye', plus the family ending -idae. So the name says 'green eyes', which helps you remember these sea fishes are commonly called greeneyes.