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Molidae

Molidae

9.9
A very large flat sea fish like an ocean sunfish
  • noun
  • /moʊˈliːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Molidae
  • The family Molidae includes some of the heaviest bony fishes in the world.

Examples

  • The family Molidae includes the giant ocean sunfish, which is known for its unique shape.

  • Did you know that Molidae can weigh over a thousand pounds?

  • Research on Molidae has provided insight into the evolution of specialized marine fish.

  • Several species within Molidae display unusual swimming behavior.

  • The Molidae family includes the giant ocean sunfish.

  • Research on Molidae has revealed important information about the large, flattened sunfish found in oceans.

  • Several species of Molidae are notable for their size and distinctive appearance in marine ecosystems.

Synonyms

family Molidae
vsMolidae
  • Specialized
8.9

A group of large ocean sunfish with flat bodies and small mouths

focuses more on their unusual overall shape and great size

Compounds

family Molidae
  • Specialized
8.9

A group of large ocean sunfish with flat bodies and small mouths

Surface Forms

Molidae singular
Molidaes plural
Molidae plural

Etymology

Molidae comes from the Latin word mola, which means 'millstone' because these ocean sunfishes are big and very round like a millstone; so the name helps you remember their unusual, heavy, flattened shape.