Cichlidae

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A family of freshwater fish often brightly colored and kept in aquariums

noun
/ˈsɪklɪdi/

Specialized

: Cichlidae

Species diversity and adaptive radiations of the family Cichlidae (order Perciformes) provide comparable examples over a similar time frame, but the group is less diverse.

Examples

So this is the genes diversity in cichlids from the Lake Victoria region super flock.
The Cichlidae family includes many vibrant species that are commonly found in home aquariums.
The same is true for the Nicaraguan cichlids where some have big lips, some have small lips.
Researchers study Cichlidae to understand their unique adaptations in freshwater environments.
Cichlidae are known for their interesting behaviors, making them popular among aquarium enthusiasts.

Synonyms

cichlid

vsCichlidae

Specialized

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A fish that lives in fresh water and is often kept in aquariums for its bright colors

focuses on the whole taxonomic group rather than a single species

family Cichlidae

vsCichlidae

Specialized

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A group of fresh water fish that are often colorful and kept in aquariums

is the Latin scientific name for the same fish family

Compounds

family Cichlidae

Specialized

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A group of fresh water fish that are often colorful and kept in aquariums

Surface Forms

Cichlidae singular

Cichlids plural

Morphology

Cichlidae = cichlid (semi-transparent) = cichlid + idae

The connection to the English noun 'cichlid' is clear, but the suffix '-idae' is a specialized scientific taxonomic marker meaning 'family' that many learners will not recognize.

Etymology

Cichlidae comes from the scientific root Cichl- and the older name Cichla, which was once a simple word for a kind of fish. So Cichlidae simply names the 'family of freshwater fish' we call cichlids, many of which are bright and popular in aquariums.