Sphyraenidae

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A group of large, fast fish like barracudas that live in warm seas

noun
/ˌsfɪrəˈniːdə/

Specialized

: Sphyraenidae

The Sphyraenidae family includes many species of barracudas.

Examples

The Sphyraenidae family includes several species of barracuda found around coral reefs.
Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Sphyraenidae in tropical oceans.
Many sport fishermen seek members of the Sphyraenidae family for their size and speed.
Did you know that Sphyraenidae are known for their speed?
Many sport fishermen seek members of the Sphyraenidae family for their size and speed.
Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Sphyraenidae in tropical oceans.
The Sphyraenidae family includes several species of barracuda found around coral reefs.

Synonyms

family Sphyraenidae

vsSphyraenidae

Specialized

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A group of large, active sea fish like barracudas

is the same group but named without the explicit taxonomic label

Compounds

family Sphyraenidae

Specialized

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A group of large, active sea fish like barracudas

Surface Forms

Sphyraenidae singular

Sphyraenidaes plural

Morphology

Sphyraenidae = Sphyraena (opaque) = Sphyraena + idae

The family name uses the scientific suffix '-idae' and requires taxonomic knowledge; an average B1 learner cannot derive its meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Sphyraenidae comes from the old Greek name Sphyraena, which was used for the barracuda. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the fish's long, sharp body like a 'spear', so the name now means the family of barracudas.