Esocidae (Noun)
Meaning
Pikes; pickerels; muskellunges.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Esocidae is a family of fresh-water fish that includes pikes, pickerels, and muskellunges, primarily found in northern hemisphere waters.
- Members of the Esocidae family have elongated bodies that are well suited for their carnivorous lifestyle of hunting other fish and aquatic creatures.
- The Esocidae family consists of seven living species of fish, with pikes being the largest in terms of both total length and weight.
- Historically, Esocidae has played a significant role in both commercial and sport fishing due to their high demand and fighting ability.
- Some research suggests that Esocidae may be divided into two distinct groups of pikes in one group and pickerels in another, differing mainly in their jaw morphometry.