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Pholidae

Pholidae

9.9
A family of long, thin sea fish that live in cold and mild northern waters
  • noun
  • /ˈfoʊləˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Pholidae
  • Unlike other blennies, members of the Pholidae have long, slender bodies adapted for narrow crevices.

Examples

  • The Pholidae family includes various species of gunnels.

  • The Pholidae are often found hiding among seaweed and rocks in coastal regions.

  • Scientists have identified several new species within the Pholidae family.

  • Many fish enthusiasts are fascinated by Pholidae species.

  • Scientists have identified several new species within the Pholidae family, enhancing our understanding of marine biodiversity.

  • The Pholidae, commonly known as gunnels, are often found hiding among seaweed and rocks in coastal waters.

  • Members of the Pholidae family have elongated bodies that make them well-suited for navigating narrow crevices in their habitats.

Synonyms

Pholididae
vsPholidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of long sea fish with small scales called gunnels

focuses on habitat in cold northern waters rather than body details

Surface Forms

Pholidae singular
Pholidaes plural

Morphology

Pholidae = Pholis (opaque) = Phol + idae

The suffix '-idae' is a specialized zoological family marker and this scientific formation is not transparent to general learners unfamiliar with taxonomic conventions.

Etymology

The word Pholidae comes from the fish group name Pholis and the word ending -idae, which means 'family' for related animals. So Pholidae is the 'family' name for those long, thin sea fishes called gunnels, and that is why the name is used for this group of coastal fishes.