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Argentinidae

Argentinidae

9.9
Small sea fish with long silvery bodies that live in deep water and are related to salmon or trout
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Argentinidae
  • Members of Argentinidae are often recognized by their elongated silvery bodies.

Examples

  • The Argentinidae family includes various species found in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Argentinidae family during their expedition.

  • The Argentinidae are commonly found in deep ocean waters.

  • Many Argentinids are known for their shimmering bodies.

  • Members of Argentinidae are often recognized by their elongated silvery bodies.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Argentinidae family during their expedition.

  • The Argentinidae are commonly found in deep ocean waters.

Surface Forms

Argentinidae singular
Argentinidaes plural
Argentinids plural

Morphology

Argentinidae = Argentina (opaque) = Argentin + idae

This is a technical taxonomic formation based on the genus name 'Argentina', but the stem is specialized and not recoverable for most learners.

Etymology

Argentinidae comes from the Latin argentum 'silver' and the ending -idae, which shows a family of animals. So the name fits: these are long, shiny fish with silvery bodies.