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family Percidae

family Percidae

8.9
A group of active freshwater fish like perches and pikeperches
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Percidae
  • The family Percidae comprises species commonly found in rivers and lakes across the Northern Hemisphere.

Examples

  • Members of the family Percidae are sought after by anglers for their fighting ability.

  • The family Percidae includes many species of fish.

  • The characteristics of the family Percidae make them important in freshwater ecosystems.

  • Did you know that the family Percidae is known for its vibrant colors?

  • The family Percidae is well-known for its diverse species found in freshwater habitats.

  • Many anglers enjoy fishing for species from the family Percidae due to their spirited nature.

  • The family Percidae plays a key role in the health of aquatic ecosystems through their predation.

Synonyms

Percidae
vsfamily Percidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of active freshwater fish like perch and pike-perch in the Northern Hemisphere

is the same family without mentioning geographic distribution

Surface Forms

family Percidae singular
families Percidae plural

Morphology

family + Percidae

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label composed of the generic noun 'family' (a scientific grouping) and the taxon name 'Percidae' (the group of perches). A B1 learner who knows both constituents can directly infer that this refers to the biological family that includes true perches and pike perches; this compositional pattern is common across languages.

Etymology

The name family Percidae comes from the common fish name perch and the family ending -idae. So it simply means the group of fish related to 'perches', which is why it refers to true perches and pike-perches today.