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Salmonidae

Salmonidae

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A family of fish like salmon and trout that live in cold rivers and sometimes in the sea
  • noun
  • /ˌsælməˈnaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Salmonidae
  • Climate change poses a significant threat to the habitats of many Salmonidae species.

Examples

  • The family Salmonidae includes several commercially important species prized by anglers and chefs alike.

  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of Salmonidae across different river systems in North America.

  • The Salmonidae family includes many popular fish species.

  • Many anglers prefer fishing for Salmonidae in freshwater lakes.

  • Many species of fish, including salmonidae, thrive in cold freshwater rivers.

  • The salmonidae family includes popular fish like trout, which are sought after by anglers.

  • Aquaculture often focuses on salmonidae species due to their economic importance and popularity in cuisine.

Surface Forms

Salmonidae singular
Salmonidae plural

Morphology

Salmonidae = salmon (semi-transparent) = salmon + idae

The relation to 'salmon' is clear, but the suffix '-idae' is specialized taxonomic terminology that many learners will not recognize.

Etymology

Salmonidae comes from the common word salmon and the ending -idae, which is used in science to mean 'family'. So Salmonidae names the family of fishes that includes salmon, trout and their close relatives.