Gadidae

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A group of mostly sea fish like cod and haddock that are often eaten as food

noun
/ˈɡædɪˌdeɪ/

Specialized

: Gadidae

In the same family as haddock (Gadidae), Gadus morhua L. is among the most influential of the food fishes.
family of Gadidae

Examples

Cod and haddock are popular choices among the many fish in the family Gadidae, which are prized for their flavor.
Fishes in the family Gadidae are essential to the fishing industry because they provide a significant source of protein.
Grenadiers (also known as rattails) belong to the family Macrouridae and are related to the codfishes (family Gadidae).

Academic text (1990)
The family Gadidae includes a variety of species that thrive in cold marine environments, making them crucial for commercial fisheries.

Synonyms

family Gadidae

vsGadidae

Specialized

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A group of sea fish like cod and haddock that people eat

uses a fuller phrase noting many are important as food sources

Compounds

family Gadidae

Specialized

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A group of sea fish like cod and haddock that people eat

Surface Forms

Gadidae singular

Gadidae plural

Morphology

Gadidae = Gadus (opaque) = Gadus + idae

The family name is formed with the specialized taxonomic suffix '-idae', which is not productive or familiar to average learners.

Etymology

Gadidae is a scientific name made from the group name Gadus, which means 'cod', plus the biology ending -idae meaning 'family'. So Gadidae literally means the 'cod family', which fits because it includes cod, haddock and other related food fish.