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subfamily Triglinae

subfamily Triglinae

9.9
A group of fish called true searobins that have normal scales and no chin whiskers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : subfamilia Triglinae
  • Unlike other members of Triglidae, fish in the subfamily Triglinae lack barbels on their chins.

Examples

  • The subfamily Triglinae includes species commonly known as true searobins.

  • Recent studies have suggested revisions to the classification of the subfamily Triglinae.

  • The subfamily Triglinae includes many species of fish.

  • Did you know that the subfamily Triglinae is part of the Triglidae family?

  • The subfamily Triglinae is known for its unique swimming ability among fish species.

  • In the subfamily Triglinae, the true searobins are recognized for their vibrant colors.

  • Fishermen often target species from the subfamily Triglinae due to their distinctive appearance.

Synonyms

Triglinae
vssubfamily Triglinae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish called searobins with normal scales and no whiskers

has identical meaning but adds the taxonomic rank word

Surface Forms

subfamily Triglinae singular
subfamilies Triglinae plural

Morphology

subfamily + Triglinae

The phrase is a straightforward combination of the taxonomic rank 'subfamily' and the proper name 'Triglinae', so its meaning ('the subfamily called Triglinae') is directly derivable from the constituents. Rank+name constructions are compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.

Etymology

Subfamily Triglinae gets its name from the old fish word 'trigla', used for a bottom fish with big side fins that looked like a bird's wings and reminded people of a 'robin'. So the name Triglinae became the scientific name for the 'true searobins', the group of fish with ordinary scales that 'lack barbels'.