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Chaetodontidae

Chaetodontidae

9.9
A group of bright, small fish that live on coral reefs, like butterflyfish
  • noun
  • /ˌkiːtəˈdɒntɪdiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Chaetodontidae
  • The Chaetodontidae family includes various species of butterflyfish.

Examples

  • The Chaetodontidae are popular among aquarists for their striking patterns and coloration.

  • Marine biologists conducted a survey of Chaetodontidae populations on the reef.

  • Many species within the Chaetodontidae family are indicators of coral reef health.

  • Have you ever seen a Chaetodontidae in the wild?

  • Many species within the Chaetodontidae family are indicators of coral reef health.

  • Marine biologists conducted a survey of Chaetodontidae populations on the reef.

  • The Chaetodontidae are known for their bright colors and unique patterns.

Synonyms

family Chaetodontidae
vsChaetodontidae
  • Specialized
8.9

A group of bright tropical sea fish like butterflyfish

is identical in meaning but uses an alternate formal wording

Compounds

family Chaetodontidae
  • Specialized
8.9

A group of bright tropical sea fish like butterflyfish

Surface Forms

Chaetodontidae singular
Chaetodontidae plural

Morphology

Chaetodontidae = Chaetodon (opaque) = chaetodont + idae

Formed from a scientific genus name plus the technical taxonomic suffix '-idae', which is specialized and not derivable by an average learner from common vocabulary.

Etymology

Chaetodontidae comes from Greek parts chaite ('bristle') and odon ('tooth'), so it means 'bristle-toothed'. That's why the name fits: these bright reef fish (butterflyfish) have small, brush-like teeth for picking food from coral, and the ending -idae shows it is a family of animals.