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Batrachoididae

Batrachoididae

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A family of fish with large heads and wide mouths often called toadfishes found in shallow coastal waters
  • noun
  • /ˌbætrəˈkɔɪdɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • Members of the Batrachoididae family are also known as toadfishes due to their appearance.

Examples

  • The Batrachoididae are commonly found in shallow coastal waters around the world.

  • The Batrachoididae family includes various species of toadfishes.

  • Biologists study the Batrachoididae because of their ability to produce sounds.

  • Many Batrachoididae have distinctive features that set them apart.

  • The Batrachoididae family is fascinating because of their unique features and behaviors.

  • Researchers often focus on the Batrachoididae to learn more about their sound production.

  • The Batrachoididae are integral to the marine ecosystem, often found in shallow coastal areas.

Surface Forms

Batrachoididae singular
Batrachoididaes plural

Etymology

Batrachoididae comes from the Greek root batracho- meaning 'toad' or 'frog' and the scientific ending -idae meaning 'family'. So Batrachoididae are the 'toad-like' fishes, which helps you remember they are called toadfishes because of their large heads and wide mouths.