Family Clupeidae (Noun)
Meaning
Herrings; shad; sardines; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Members of the Family Clupeidae are small schooling fish that are often found in large numbers in coastal waters.
- The Family Clupeidae includes various species of herrings, sardines, and anchovies that are a crucial food source for many marine species.
- Herrings, a type of fish from the Family Clupeidae, are filter feeders that consume plankton and small crustaceans.
- Sardines, part of the Family Clupeidae, are often caught commercially and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and calcium.
- The Family Clupeidae encompasses a wide variety of species, including menhadens, shad, and pilchards in addition to the common herring.