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Sparidae

Sparidae

9.9
A family of sea fish like porgies or scups with flat sides and strong teeth
  • noun
  • /ˈspærɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Sparidae
  • The family Sparidae includes both porgies and scups, known for their robust jaws.

Examples

  • The Sparidae family includes popular fish like scup and porgy.

  • Marine biologists are studying the habitat ranges of Sparidae around coral reefs.

  • Many Mediterranean cuisines feature grilled Sparidae species as a delicacy.

  • Many fishermen target Sparidae for their delicious taste.

  • Many Mediterranean cuisines feature grilled Sparidae species as a delicacy.

  • Marine biologists are studying the habitat ranges of Sparidae around coral reefs.

  • The family Sparidae includes both porgies and scups, known for their robust jaws.

Synonyms

family Sparidae
vsSparidae
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of sea fish like porgies or scups that live in warm and cool waters

focuses on body shape and strong teeth rather than habitat

Compounds

family Sparidae
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of sea fish like porgies or scups that live in warm and cool waters

Surface Forms

Sparidae singular
Sparidaes plural

Etymology

Sparidae comes from the fish name Sparus, an old name for sea breams, plus the scientific ending -idae which means 'family'. So, Sparidae is like the 'Sparus family' and it groups porgies and scups, which helps you remember it is a family of related sea fish.