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Liparididae

Liparididae

9.9
A group of small sea fish with soft bodies without scales that live in deep cold water
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪpəˈrɪdəˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Lipáridos
  • The Liparididae family includes various species of snailfishes.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Liparididae in the deep Pacific Ocean.

  • The unique physiology of Liparididae allows them to thrive in extremely cold marine environments.

  • Members of the Liparididae are often found at depths greater than 1000 meters.

  • Many species of Liparididae are found in deep ocean waters.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Liparididae in the deep Pacific Ocean.

  • Members of the Liparididae are often found at depths greater than 1000 meters.

  • The unique physiology of Liparididae allows them to thrive in extremely cold marine environments.

Synonyms

family Liparididae
vsLiparididae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish often called snailfish with soft bodies and no scales found in cold deep water

is identical in meaning but presented as the family name form
Liparidae
vsLiparididae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of sea fish with soft bodies that live in deep, cold water

has identical meaning but differs only in name spelling or form

Compounds

family Liparididae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish often called snailfish with soft bodies and no scales found in cold deep water

Surface Forms

Liparididae singular
Liparididaes plural

Etymology

Liparididae comes from the Greek liparos, meaning 'oily' or 'slippery', a word used for fish with soft, smooth bodies. So the name suits these snailfishes, whose slick, scaleless skin helps them live in very cold, deep ocean waters.