Catostomidae (Noun)
Meaning
Suckers; closely related to the family Cyprinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Catostomidae is a family of freshwater fish commonly known as suckers, which are closely related to the family Cyprinidae.
- The Catostomidae family comprises over 80 species of suckers that are found in North America.
- Catostomidae are characterized by their sucker-like mouthparts and are an important part of their ecosystem.
- There are many different species within the family Catostomidae, ranging in size and color.
- Catostomidae are often misidentified as other types of fish, but they can be easily distinguished from their Cyprinidae relatives.