Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
family Albulidae

family Albulidae

9.6
A group of fish like bonefish that live in warm seas and are often caught for sport
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌælbuˈlaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: familia Albulidae
  • The family Albulidae includes several species of bonefish.

Examples

  • The family Albulidae includes several species prized by anglers for their fighting ability.

  • The unique jaw structure of fish in the family Albulidae helps them feed on benthic invertebrates.

  • Scientists have studied the migration patterns of the family Albulidae in the Bahamas.

  • Many anglers seek out the family Albulidae for sport fishing.

  • The family Albulidae is known for its fast-swimming bonefishes that inhabit warm coastal waters.

  • Many anglers specifically target the family Albulidae because of their reputation as exciting game fish.

  • Members of the family Albulidae are often found in shallow waters, making them popular among sport fishermen.

Synonyms

Albulidae
vsfamily Albulidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of sea fish called bonefish that live in warm coastal waters

uses broader habitat wording saying they live in warm seas and are game fish

Surface Forms

family Albulidae singular
families Albulidae plural

Morphology

family + Albulidae

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the taxon name 'Albulidae' yields 'the biological family called Albulidae (bonefishes)'. The composition follows standard cross-linguistic naming conventions for biological groups, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Family Albulidae comes from the fish name Albula, which itself comes from the Latin word albus meaning 'white' because these bonefish are pale and silvery. So the name points to this group of light-coloured bonefish.