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Priacanthidae

Priacanthidae

9.9
A group of tropical sea fish with very large eyes that are active at night
  • noun
  • /ˌpraɪəˈkænθɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Priacanthidae
  • The Priacanthidae are known for their large eyes, adapted to low-light environments in tropical seas.

Examples

  • Marine biologists discovered a new species within the Priacanthidae family near the coral reef last summer.

  • The Priacanthidae family includes various species of bigeyes.

  • Many aquarists are fascinated by the vibrant colors and nocturnal habits of Priacanthidae.

  • Have you ever seen a Priacanthidae in an aquarium?

  • Marine biologists discovered a new species within the Priacanthidae family near the coral reef last summer.

  • The Priacanthidae are known for their large eyes, adapted to low-light environments in tropical seas.

  • Many aquarists are fascinated by the vibrant colors and nocturnal habits of Priacanthidae.

Synonyms

family Priacanthidae
vsPriacanthidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small sea fish that eat other animals and live in warm oceans

includes the common name bigeyes as an alternative label

Compounds

family Priacanthidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small sea fish that eat other animals and live in warm oceans

Surface Forms

Priacanthidae singular
Priacanthidae plural

Etymology

Priacanthidae is the scientific family name for the 'bigeyes' fish; the middle part acanth comes from a Greek word meaning 'thorn' or 'spine', and the ending -idae marks a 'family' in animal names, as in Hominidae. So, Priacanthidae can be remembered as the 'spiny' family of big-eyed fishes, which fits their sharp fin spines and large eyes.