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family Mullidae

family Mullidae

9.8
A group of sea fish like goatfish with small feelers under the chin often in warm seas
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Mullidae
  • Goatfishes belonging to the family Mullidae are distinguished by their chin barbels.

Examples

  • The family Mullidae includes several species of brightly colored fish found in coral reefs.

  • Biologists have studied the unique feeding habits of the family Mullidae for decades.

  • The family Mullidae includes many colorful species.

  • Many fishermen target family Mullidae for their delicious taste.

  • Goatfishes belonging to the family Mullidae are distinguished by their chin barbels.

  • Biologists have studied the unique feeding habits of the family Mullidae for decades.

  • The family Mullidae includes several species of brightly colored fish found in coral reefs.

Synonyms

Mullidae
vsfamily Mullidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of sea fish like red mullet with small whiskers on their chins

is the common name used for that same family
goatfish
vsfamily Mullidae
9.2

A brightly colored tropical fish with whisker-like feelers on its chin

is broader naming the family that includes such species
red mullet
vsfamily Mullidae
6.8

A small red fish with whisker-like feelers that lives in warm seas

is broader referring to the whole family these fishes belong to

Surface Forms

family Mullidae singular
families Mullidae plural

Morphology

family + Mullidae

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Mullidae', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to that family of fishes. This compositional naming pattern is common across languages and scientific contexts, making the meaning directly derivable.

Etymology

Family Mullidae names a group of sea fish often called 'goatfishes' because they have small chin whiskers called barbels that look like a goat's beard. They live in warm seas and use these whiskers to find food, so the name helps you remember this family of fish.