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Triglinae

Triglinae

9.9
A group of sea fish called searobins with normal scales and no whiskers
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɪɡlɪni/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Triglinae
  • The characteristic lack of barbels helps distinguish Triglinae from other related fish groups.

Examples

  • Scientists studying the Triglinae have identified several new species of searobins in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Marine biologists often refer to the Triglinae subfamily when discussing the classification of true searobins.

  • The Triglinae are fascinating creatures found in warm ocean waters.

  • Many species of Triglinae have unique coloration patterns.

  • Marine biologists often refer to the Triglinae subfamily when discussing the classification of true searobins.

  • Scientists studying the Triglinae have identified several new species of searobins in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • The characteristic lack of barbels helps distinguish Triglinae from other related fish groups.

Synonyms

subfamily Triglinae
vsTriglinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish called true searobins that have normal scales and no chin whiskers

has identical meaning but omits the explicit word subfamily in the name

Compounds

subfamily Triglinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish called true searobins that have normal scales and no chin whiskers

Surface Forms

Triglinae singular
Triglinas plural

Etymology

Triglinae comes from the old fish name Trigla, a name used for searobins, plus the scientific ending -inae that means a 'subfamily' or small family group. So Triglinae is the group name for those true searobins.