Scombridae
- noun
- /ˈskɒmbrɪdeɪ/
- Specialized
- Species in the Scombridae family are important for commercial fisheries worldwide.
Examples
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The diet of dolphins often consists of members of the Scombridae, such as mackerel and tuna.
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The Scombridae family includes popular fish like mackerels.
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Environmental changes can greatly affect populations within the Scombridae family.
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Many chefs love cooking with Scombridae species.
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The family Scombridae includes popular fish such as mackerels and tunas, which are often served in seafood restaurants.
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Many species of Scombridae are highly valued for their delicious taste and are a staple in diets around the world.
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Fishermen target Scombridae during the summer months because they are abundant in coastal waters.
Synonyms
A sea fish like a tuna or mackerel that people eat and catch for sport
Large sea fish like tuna or mackerel that can keep part of their body warmer than water
A fish like a mackerel or tuna that swims very fast
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scombridae comes from an old Greek word skombros meaning 'mackerel', and the ending -idae is used in science to mean a 'group' of related animals. So Scombridae is the 'group of mackerels', which fits because it includes fish like mackerel and tuna.