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Xiphiidae

Xiphiidae

9.9
A group of large sea fish with long sword-shaped jaws
  • noun
  • /zɪˈfaɪ.ɪ.di/
  • Specialized
: Xiphiidae
  • Scientists classify the common swordfish in the family Xiphiidae.

Examples

  • The Xiphiidae family includes the well-known swordfish.

  • The Xiphiidae are well known for their elongated bills resembling swords.

  • Marine biologists have studied the migration patterns of several species in the Xiphiidae family.

  • Did you know that the Xiphiidae can swim at high speeds?

  • Marine biologists have studied the migration patterns of several species in the Xiphiidae family.

  • Scientists classify the common swordfish in the family Xiphiidae.

  • The Xiphiidae are well known for their elongated bills resembling swords.

Synonyms

family Xiphiidae
vsXiphiidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of large ocean fish with long flat bills like swords that hunt other fish

is the concise taxonomic family name without extra descriptive details

Compounds

family Xiphiidae
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of large ocean fish with long flat bills like swords that hunt other fish

Surface Forms

Xiphiidae singular
Xiphiidae plural

Morphology

Xiphiidae = Xiphias (opaque) = xiphi + idae

Formed with the specialized taxonomic suffix '-idae' attached to a Latinized genus stem; this scientific formation is not transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Xiphiidae comes from the Greek xiphos meaning 'sword' and the family ending -idae. So it means 'sword family' and is used for the swordfishes that have long, sword-like upper jaws.