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Mullidae

Mullidae

9.9
A family of sea fish like red mullet with small whiskers on their chins
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌlɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Mullidae
  • The Mullidae are easily recognized by the barbels on their chins, used to search for food on the sea floor.

Examples

  • Species belonging to the Mullidae family are often sought after for their delicate flavor.

  • The Mullidae family includes various species of goatfish.

  • Marine biologists discovered several new Mullidae in the coral reefs of the Pacific.

  • Many Mullidae are popular among aquarium enthusiasts.

  • Marine biologists discovered several new Mullidae in the coral reefs of the Pacific.

  • Species belonging to the Mullidae family are often sought after for their delicate flavor.

  • The Mullidae are easily recognized by the barbels on their chins, used to search for food on the sea floor.

Synonyms

family Mullidae
vsMullidae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of sea fish like goatfish with small feelers under the chin often in warm seas

is the shorter scientific name used without the preceding family label
goatfish
vsMullidae
9.2

A brightly colored tropical fish with whisker-like feelers on its chin

is broader referring to the whole family rather than one species
red mullet
vsMullidae
6.8

A small red fish with whisker-like feelers that lives in warm seas

is broader referring to the entire family not just one colored species

Compounds

family Mullidae
  • Specialized
9.8

A group of sea fish like goatfish with small feelers under the chin often in warm seas

Surface Forms

Mullidae singular
Mullidaes plural
Mullidae plural

Etymology

Mullidae comes from the Latin fish name Mullus, the 'red mullet', so Mullidae simply means 'the mullet family'. That's why it names a group of sea fish, including goatfishes that have small whiskers like a goat's beard to find food on the sea floor.