Ammodytidae

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A group of thin sea fish like sand lances that burrow in sand

noun
/ˌæməˈdaɪtəˌdeɪ/

Specialized

: Ammodytidae

Members of the Ammodytidae family are often called sand eels, though they are not true eels.

Examples

Researchers observed the Ammodytidae quickly burrowing into the sandy seabed at low tide.
The Ammodytidae are an important food source for many seabirds and marine predators.
The Ammodytidae family includes several species of sand lances.
Have you ever seen an Ammodytidae in the wild?
The Ammodytidae family is known for their slender bodies and ability to burrow in sand.
Many fishers target Ammodytidae during the summer months due to their abundance in shallow waters.
The Ammodytidae are often found hiding in sandy seabeds, making them difficult to spot.

Synonyms

sand lance

vsAmmodytidae

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A small silvery fish that swims in schools and burrows into sand

is the scientific family name covering all these small burrowing coastal fishes

Surface Forms

Ammodytidae singular

Ammodytidae family singular

Etymology

Ammodytidae comes from the Greek parts ammos ('sand') and dytēs ('diver'), plus the family ending -idae. So it means 'sand diver', a fitting picture for these thin fish that bury themselves in sand to hide and eat.