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family Scaridae

family Scaridae

8.5
A group of brightly colored sea fish like parrotfish that live in warm seas
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Scaridae
  • The family Scaridae includes many species important for their role in coral reef health.

Examples

  • Marine biologists often study the family Scaridae to understand reef ecosystems.

  • Colorful members of the family Scaridae are popular among snorkelers and divers.

  • The family Scaridae includes many vibrant species.

  • I saw a family Scaridae fish at the aquarium.

  • Colorful members of the family Scaridae are popular among snorkelers and divers.

  • Marine biologists often study the family Scaridae to understand reef ecosystems.

  • The family Scaridae includes many species important for their role in coral reef health.

Synonyms

Scaridae
vsfamily Scaridae
  • Specialized
9.9

A brightly colored sea fish called a parrotfish that scrapes algae from coral with a beak-like mouth

is the broader name for these fishes found across tropical and subtropical oceans

Surface Forms

family Scaridae singular
families Scaridae plural

Morphology

family + Scaridae

The phrase denotes the taxonomic grouping named Scaridae and its meaning follows directly from combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the taxon name 'Scaridae'. This composition is standard in scientific nomenclature and would be readily understood by a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Family Scaridae gets its name from the old word Scarus, and people thought of a parrot because these fish have a strong, beak-like mouth that bites coral. So the name helps you remember they are the bright, parrot-like reef fish we call 'parrotfishes' today.