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Fistulariidae

Fistulariidae

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A group of long thin sea fish like cornetfish found in warm seas
  • noun
  • /ˌfɪstjʊˈlɛrɪˌeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Fistulariidae
  • The Fistulariidae are easily recognized by their long, tubular snouts and slender bodies.

Examples

  • The Fistulariidae family includes several species of cornetfishes.

  • Many species in the Fistulariidae family are found in coral reef habitats worldwide.

  • Scientists studied the distribution of Fistulariidae across the Indo-Pacific region.

  • Wow! The Fistulariidae are truly remarkable fish!

  • Many species in the Fistulariidae family can be found in tropical and subtropical seas.

  • Scientists studied the behavior and characteristics of Fistulariidae in their natural habitats.

  • The Fistulariidae are known for their distinctive appearance with elongated bodies and long snouts.

Synonyms

family Fistulariidae
vsFistulariidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long sea fish with tube-like snouts called cornetfish

focuses on presence in tropical and subtropical seas rather than body details

Compounds

family Fistulariidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long sea fish with tube-like snouts called cornetfish

Surface Forms

Fistulariidae singular
Fistulariidaes plural

Morphology

Fistulariidae = Fistularia (opaque) = Fistularia + idae

Formed from the genus name 'Fistularia' plus the scientific family suffix '-idae' (meaning 'family of'); this taxonomic formation is specialized and not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Fistulariidae comes from the Latin fistula, which means 'pipe' or 'tube', plus the family ending -idae. That is why this family of cornetfishes is named for their long, tube-like snouts that look like a small 'pipe'.