Coregonidae (Noun)
Meaning
Soft-finned fishes comprising the freshwater whitefishes; formerly included in the family Salmonidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Coregonidae consists of several genera and many species that provide crucial food sources for both humans and wildlife ecosystems.
- Some species within Coregonidae display unique adaptations to cope with the varying environmental conditions they inhabit.
- Despite many similarities with Salmonidae, the distinct characteristics of Coregonidae led taxonomists to reclassify them as a separate family.
- In some North American lakes, members of the Coregonidae family have experienced population decline due to invasive species and habitat degradation.
- Commercial and recreational fishing often target Coregonidae species due to their palatability and moderate to high population densities.