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Cichlidae

Cichlidae

9.9
A family of freshwater fish often brightly colored and kept in aquariums
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪklɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Cichlidae
  • Species diversity and adaptive radiations of the family Cichlidae (order Perciformes) provide comparable examples over a similar time frame, but the group is less diverse.

Examples

  • So this is the genes diversity in cichlids from the Lake Victoria region super flock.

  • The Cichlidae family includes many vibrant species that are commonly found in home aquariums.

  • The same is true for the Nicaraguan cichlids where some have big lips, some have small lips.

  • Researchers study Cichlidae to understand their unique adaptations in freshwater environments.

  • Cichlidae are known for their interesting behaviors, making them popular among aquarium enthusiasts.

Synonyms

cichlid
vsCichlidae
  • Specialized
2 9.6

A fish that lives in fresh water and is often kept in aquariums for its bright colors

focuses on the whole taxonomic group rather than a single species
family Cichlidae
vsCichlidae
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A group of fresh water fish that are often colorful and kept in aquariums

is the Latin scientific name for the same fish family

Compounds

family Cichlidae
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A group of fresh water fish that are often colorful and kept in aquariums

Surface Forms

Cichlidae singular
Cichlids plural

Morphology

Cichlidae = cichlid (semi-transparent) = cichlid + idae

The connection to the English noun 'cichlid' is clear, but the suffix '-idae' is a specialized scientific taxonomic marker meaning 'family' that many learners will not recognize.

Etymology

Cichlidae comes from the scientific root Cichl- and the older name Cichla, which was once a simple word for a kind of fish. So Cichlidae simply names the 'family of freshwater fish' we call cichlids, many of which are bright and popular in aquariums.