Family Belonidae (Noun)
Meaning
Ferocious fishes of warm regions resembling but unrelated to the freshwater gars.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Belonidae, also known as needlefish, are a group of ferocious fishes found in warm regions around the world.
- Needlefish, belonging to the family Belonidae, are often mistaken for freshwater gars due to their similar appearance.
- Despite their fearsome reputation, the family Belonidae is not closely related to the freshwater gars, but rather a distinct group of marine predators.
- The family Belonidae is characterized by their long, pointed snouts and sharp teeth, making them well-suited to their role as formidable predators in warm ocean waters.
- Members of the family Belonidae are known to be aggressive and have been responsible for a number of attacks on humans in tropical regions.