Centriscidae (Noun)
Meaning
Shrimpfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Centriscidae, commonly known as shrimpfishes, consists of about seven species of marine fish.
- Centriscidae are characterized by their unique elongated bodies and long snouts.
- Shrimpfishes belonging to the family Centriscidae are often found in shallow waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
- The Centriscidae family is divided into two subfamilies, with the most well-known species being the razorfish and the shrimpfish.
- Some species of Centriscidae have been observed swimming in a vertical position, often mimicking the appearance of a sea cucumber or a shrimp.