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Lobotidae

Lobotidae

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A family of sea fish like the tripletail that live in warm water
  • noun
  • /loʊˈbɒtɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Lobotidae
  • Members of the Lobotidae family are prized by recreational anglers for their fighting ability.

Examples

  • Look at that Lobotidae!

  • Marine biologists have studied the unique fin structures of Lobotidae species.

  • The Lobotidae family includes the widely known tripletail fish found in tropical oceans.

  • The Lobotidae family includes several species of tripletails.

  • The Lobotidae family includes large fish known as tripletails, which are often found in warm coastal waters.

  • Many chefs enjoy cooking with Lobotidae, as their unique flavor makes them a popular choice in seafood dishes.

  • In tropical waters, Lobotidae can be seen swimming near the surf zone, attracting the attention of divers.

Synonyms

family Lobotidae
vsLobotidae
  • Specialized
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A small group of sea fish called tripletails found in warm seas

refers to the same group but does not stress small size

Compounds

family Lobotidae
  • Specialized
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A small group of sea fish called tripletails found in warm seas

Surface Forms

Lobotidae singular
Lobotidae plural

Morphology

Lobotidae = Lobotes (opaque) = Lobot + idae

Formed by adding the specialized taxonomic suffix '-idae' to a genus name (Latin/Greek stem), a technical process not predictable for average learners.

Etymology

Lobotidae comes from the Greek root lobos meaning 'lobe' and the family ending -idae meaning 'family'. These are fish with large lobe-like fins, especially the tripletail, so the name points to their lobe-shaped fins.