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Serranidae

Serranidae

9.9
A family of sea fish like groupers and sea bass that live in warm seas
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛrəˈneɪdə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many species in the Serranidae are important for commercial and recreational fishing.

Examples

  • The Serranidae family includes some of the ocean's largest predators, such as groupers.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Serranidae off the coast of Indonesia.

  • The Serranidae family includes various species of fish.

  • Many anglers prefer to catch Serranidae for their taste.

  • Many species in the Serranidae are important for commercial and recreational fishing.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Serranidae off the coast of Indonesia.

  • The Serranidae family includes some of the ocean's largest predators, such as groupers.

Surface Forms

Serranidae singular
Serranidae plural

Etymology

Serranidae comes from the Latin root serra, which means 'saw' and is the same root behind the English word serrated. So, the name points to a group of sea fish, like groupers and sea basses, that often have saw-like fins or spines.