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Pomatomidae

Pomatomidae

9.9
A group of sea fish that includes the bluefish
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒməˈtoʊmɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Pomatomidae
  • The Pomatomidae family includes the well-known bluefish, a popular target among anglers.

Examples

  • Some members of the Pomatomidae are widely sought after for both commercial and recreational fishing.

  • Marine biologists study different species within Pomatomidae to understand their migratory patterns.

  • The Pomatomidae family includes popular game fish.

  • Many anglers target Pomatomidae species for sport.

  • Marine biologists study different species within Pomatomidae to understand their migratory patterns.

  • Some members of the Pomatomidae are widely sought after for both commercial and recreational fishing.

  • The Pomatomidae family includes the well-known bluefish, a popular target among anglers.

Surface Forms

Pomatomidae singular
Pomatomidaes plural

Etymology

Pomatomidae comes from the genus name Pomatomus plus the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family' in biology. So Pomatomidae is the 'Pomatomus family' of marine fish, the group that includes the bluefish.