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Trachipteridae

Trachipteridae

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A group of sea fish with long bodies like ribbons
  • noun
  • /træˈkɪp.təˌrɪ.di/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Trachipteridae
  • The family Trachipteridae includes several species of ribbon-like fishes found in deep seas worldwide.

Examples

  • The Trachipteridae family includes several species of ribbonfishes.

  • Scientists discovered a new member of the Trachipteridae in the Pacific Ocean.

  • Many members of the Trachipteridae are notable for their bright, metallic coloration and elongated bodies.

  • Have you ever seen a Trachipteridae in the ocean?

  • Many members of the Trachipteridae are notable for their bright, metallic coloration and elongated bodies.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Trachipteridae family in the Pacific Ocean.

  • The family Trachipteridae is known for its unique ribbon-like fishes found in deep sea habitats.

Synonyms

family Trachipteridae
vsTrachipteridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long ribbon-shaped sea fish with thin bodies and a long fin along the back

gives the same basic family idea without the extra anatomical detail

Surface Forms

Trachipteridae singular
Trachipteridaes plural

Morphology

Trachipteridae = Trachipterus (opaque) = Trachipter + idae

A Latinized scientific family name formed by adding the taxonomic suffix '-idae' to a genus stem; the components are specialized and not interpretable by general learners.

Etymology

Trachipteridae comes from Greek parts trachy- 'rough' and -pter- 'fin', with -idae showing it is a 'family' of animals. So, Trachipteridae is the 'rough-fin' family, a group of long, ribbon-like sea fishes, and the name helps you picture their long, fin-like bodies.