Anacanthini (Noun)
Meaning
At least partially equivalent to the order Gadiformes in some classifications.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The anacanthini consist of various species of fishes found mainly in temperate marine environments.
- Those using the name anacanthini for this infragroup might consider such fishes as codlings and haddock as characteristic members.
- Fishes in this group usually display robust bodies, thin lips, or are absent in the anacanthini fishes with larger mouths.
- The name anacanthini is often applied to deep-bodied species or benthic species in this infragroup of cod.
- Peculiarities like several anal fin spines and shorter lower jaws identify members of the anacanthini infragroup.