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Gerreidae

Gerreidae

9.9
A group of silvery coastal fish in warm seas with flat bodies and mouths that stick out
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛrəˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Gerreidae
  • The Gerreidae family includes various species of mojarras.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Gerreidae in estuarine environments.

  • Many Gerreidae fish are found in tropical waters.

  • Many aquarists appreciate the silvery appearance of Gerreidae species in their tanks.

  • The Gerreidae family includes several species important to coastal fisheries.

  • Many aquarists appreciate the silvery appearance of Gerreidae species in their tanks.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Gerreidae in estuarine environments.

  • The Gerreidae family includes several species important to coastal fisheries.

Synonyms

mojarra
vsGerreidae
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small silver fish that swims in groups near warm coasts

is the scientific family grouping for those coastal fish rather than a single species

Surface Forms

Gerreidae singular
Gerreidaes plural

Etymology

Gerreidae comes from the fish group name Gerres, the label scientists used for a set of silvery, flat coastal fish whose mouths can stick out. So Gerreidae simply means 'the family of Gerres', which is why it names these mojarras today.