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Kyphosidae

Kyphosidae

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A group of fish called sea chubs that live in warm seas around the world
  • noun
  • /kaɪˈfoʊsɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Kyphosidae
  • Members of the Kyphosidae family are commonly known as sea chubs.

Examples

  • Marine biologists study the diet and behavior of the Kyphosidae to understand their role in marine ecosystems.

  • Many Kyphosidae inhabit coral reefs in warm coastal waters.

  • The Kyphosidae family includes many species of sea chubs.

  • Have you ever seen a Kyphosidae in the ocean?

  • Many Kyphosidae inhabit coral reefs in warm coastal waters.

  • Marine biologists study the diet and behavior of the Kyphosidae to understand their role in marine ecosystems.

  • Members of the Kyphosidae family are commonly known as sea chubs.

Surface Forms

Kyphosidae singular
Kyphosidaes plural
Kyphosidae plural

Morphology

Kyphosidae = Kyphos + idae (opaque) = kyphos + idae

Formed by the technical taxonomic suffix '-idae' on a genus/stem; this formation is specialized and not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

The word Kyphosidae comes from the Greek root kyphos, meaning 'hump' or 'bent', plus the ending -idae, which means 'family' in animal names. Many sea chubs in this group have a rounded, slightly humped back, so the name is like the 'humpback family' of marine fish.