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Regalecidae

Regalecidae

9.9
A group of very long fish that look like a ribbon and live deep in the sea
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛɡəˈlɛkɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Regalecidae
  • Scientists have observed members of the Regalecidae family reaching lengths of up to 11 meters.

Examples

  • The Regalecidae family includes some of the longest fish in the ocean.

  • The Regalecidae are rarely seen alive because they inhabit deep ocean waters.

  • My biology professor showed us an illustration of Regalecidae to explain deep-sea fish adaptations.

  • Many scientists study the Regalecidae to understand deep-sea ecosystems.

  • Scientists have observed members of the Regalecidae family reaching lengths of up to 11 meters.

  • The Regalecidae are rarely seen alive because they inhabit deep ocean waters.

  • The Regalecidae family includes some of the longest fish in the ocean.

Surface Forms

Regalecidae singular
Regalecidae plural

Etymology

Regalecidae comes from the root regal, which means 'royal' or 'kingly', plus the family ending -idae. These very long, ribbon-like oarfish looked grand to scientists, so the name helps you remember them as 'royal' deep-sea fish.