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Latinae

Latinae

9.9
A group of related tropical fish that live in the sea or in fresh water
  • noun
  • Specialized
: latinae
  • The genus Lates belongs to the subfamily Latinae within the family Centropomidae.

Examples

  • Several commercially important fish species are classified under the Latinae subfamily.

  • Many species of Latinae thrive in freshwater environments.

  • Biologists study the evolutionary traits of Latinae to understand fish diversification.

  • The Latinae are known for their vibrant colors.

  • Biologists study the evolutionary traits of Latinae to understand fish diversification.

  • Several commercially important fish species are classified under the Latinae subfamily.

  • The genus Lates belongs to the subfamily Latinae within the family Centropomidae.

Surface Forms

Latinae singular
Latinaes plural

Etymology

The word Latinae is a scientific name for a group of fish. It comes from the fish genus Lates plus the Latin ending -inae, which means 'subfamily' or 'small family', so the name shows these fish belong to the same small family.