Ammodytidae (Noun)
Meaning
Sand lances.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ammodytidae is a family of marine fish commonly known as sand lances that are often caught by beach seines and are a favorite bait of striped bass fishermen.
- Sand lances, or members of the Ammodytidae family, are known to gather in huge schools that sometimes carpet the sandy ocean floor.
- In New England, Ammodytidae, also known as sand lances, are often found in schools that migrate along beaches during certain times of the year.
- Members of the Ammodytidae family are an important food source for striped bass, cod, and other larger fish that feed on the abundant sand lances.
- Commercial fishing for Ammodytidae, also known as sand lances, is allowed in some areas but regulated to ensure the sustainability of the species.