Cyprinidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of fish including: carp; tench; roach; rudd; dace.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Cyprinidae family of fish is one of the largest and most diverse groups of freshwater fish in the world.
- Many species of Cyprinidae, such as carp and tench, are popular game fish among anglers.
- The Cyprinidae family includes over 2,400 species of fish, ranging in size from the tiny bitterling to the massive grass carp.
- Some species of Cyprinidae, like the roach and rudd, are often considered to be "nuisance" fish by anglers, as they can be difficult to catch and are not highly prized for eating.
- In some parts of the world, Cyprinidae such as dace and chub are considered to be important food fish and are targeted by commercial fisheries.