family Gadidae

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A group of sea fish like cod and haddock that people eat

noun
/ˈfæmɪli ˈɡædɪdeɪ/

Specialized

: familia Gadidae

Many commercially valuable fish, such as cod and haddock, belong to the family Gadidae.

Examples

Researchers studied the evolutionary relationships within the family Gadidae to understand species migration patterns.
The family Gadidae plays a critical role in the fishing industry worldwide.
The family Gadidae includes many popular fish species.
Cod belongs to the family Gadidae of fishes.
The family Gadidae includes popular fish such as cod and haddock, which are commonly served in restaurants.
Fishermen often target species from the family Gadidae for their delicious taste and economic value.
In the ocean, members of the family Gadidae are known for their role in marine ecosystems as both predators and prey.

Synonyms

Gadidae

vsfamily Gadidae

Specialized

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A group of mostly sea fish like cod and haddock that are often eaten as food

emphasizes being mainly food fishes as the central family characteristic

Surface Forms

family Gadidae singular

families Gadidae plural

Morphology

family + Gadidae

This is a compositional taxonomic noun phrase: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper taxon name 'Gadidae' yields the family called Gadidae (the cod/haddock group). The meaning follows a standard, cross-linguistic naming pattern and is directly derivable by a learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Family Gadidae comes from the Latin name Gadus for 'cod' and the family ending -idae that shows a group. So, family Gadidae literally means the 'cod family', which is why it is used for cod, haddock and their relatives.