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Soleidae

Soleidae

9.6
A group of long, flat fish that live on sandy sea or river floors
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The unique body shape of Soleidae helps them blend into sandy sea floors.

Examples

  • Marine biologists have discovered a new species within the Soleidae family.

  • Many commercial fisheries target members of the Soleidae for their delicate texture and mild flavor.

  • The Soleidae family includes various species of flatfish.

  • Many chefs prefer using Soleidae for their delicate flavor.

  • Many commercial fisheries target members of the Soleidae for their delicate texture and mild flavor.

  • Marine biologists have discovered a new species within the Soleidae family.

  • The unique body shape of Soleidae helps them blend into sandy sea floors.

Synonyms

family Soleidae
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  • Specialized
8.0

A group of flat fish that lie on one side and live in the sea or in rivers

is the formal taxonomic name for the same group

Compounds

family Soleidae
  • Specialized
8.0

A group of flat fish that lie on one side and live in the sea or in rivers

Surface Forms

Soleidae singular
Soleidaes plural

Morphology

Soleidae = sole (semi-transparent) = sole + idae

The base 'sole' is recognizable, but the suffix '-idae' is a specialized biological taxonomic ending meaning 'family', which is not familiar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word Soleidae comes from the Latin solea meaning 'sandal' or 'shoe sole', and the ending -idae marks it as a family of animals. These fish are flat like a shoe sole and live on the sea floor, so the name helps you remember they are flat, bottom-dwelling fish.