Family Ammodytidae (Noun)
Meaning
Sand lances.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sand lances in the family Ammodytidae have elongated bodies with cycloid scales that are typically smooth to the touch.
- Fish in the family Ammodytidae are generally small, ranging from six to thirty centimeters in length.
- Most members of the family Ammodytidae construct burrows in sandy areas where they spend a significant amount of their time hiding.
- Studies have shown that species within the family Ammodytidae can exhibit complex behaviors such as group hunting when chasing prey.
- Mouthparts in the family Ammodytidae allow for suction feeding, focusing on capturing smaller fish, crustaceans, and plankton.