Family Chaetodontidae (Noun)
Meaning
Butterfly fishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Chaetodontidae, commonly known as butterflyfishes, comprises more than 128 species found worldwide in tropical waters.
- Butterflyfishes belong to the family Chaetodontidae and are characterized by their distinctive vertical stripes and long snouts.
- Most species within the family Chaetodontidae are specialized feeders on coral polyps or algae.
- In the family Chaetodontidae, butterflyfishes have conspicuous spots and bony plates that provide protection against predators.
- Research studies have provided significant insights into the classification and relationships within the family Chaetodontidae.