Dactylopteridae

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A group of sea fish called flying gurnards with large wing-like side fins

noun
/ˌdæk.tɪˈlɒp.tə.riː.deɪ/

Specialized

: Dactylopteridae

The colorful fins of the Dactylopteridae are often mistaken for wings when they glide near the ocean floor.

Examples

Researchers observed that Dactylopteridae use their large pectoral fins to scare away predators.
Marine biologists studied the habitat preferences of different Dactylopteridae species.
Look at that Dactylopteridae gliding through the water!
What a beautiful Dactylopteridae!
Marine biologists studied the habitat preferences of different Dactylopteridae species.
Researchers observed that Dactylopteridae use their large pectoral fins to scare away predators.
The colorful fins of the Dactylopteridae are often mistaken for wings when they glide near the ocean floor.

Surface Forms

Dactylopteridae singular

Dactylopteridae plural

Etymology

Dactylopteridae comes from Greek parts dactyl- 'finger' and pter- 'wing', and the ending -idae means 'family' in scientific names. The name paints a picture of a 'finger-wing' family because these flying gurnards have long, finger-like parts of their fins that open like wings to scare predators and look as if they could glide.