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Brotulidae

Brotulidae

9.9
A group of deep-sea fish with long thin bodies that live in the ocean
  • noun
  • /broʊˈtuːlɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Brotulidae
  • Many members of the Brotulidae are adapted to live at depths where few other fish can survive.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered several new species within the Brotulidae family during the deep-sea expedition.

  • The study compared the skeletal structures of Brotulidae and Ophidiidae families.

  • The Brotulidae family includes various species of deep-sea fishes.

  • Did you know that Brotulidae are found in deep marine environments?

  • Many members of the Brotulidae family are adapted to survive in the cold depths of the ocean.

  • Scientists discovered several new species within the Brotulidae family during their research in deep-sea habitats.

  • The Brotulidae family includes elongated fish that thrive in the dark environments of the deep sea.

Surface Forms

Brotulidae singular
Brotulidaes plural

Etymology

Brotulidae comes from the scientific name Brotula, first used for a small fish, plus the ending -idae, which means 'family' in animal names, like Felidae for cats. So Brotulidae simply means 'the family of Brotula' and is used for this group of deep-sea fishes.