Family Coregonidae (Noun)
Meaning
Soft-finned fishes comprising the freshwater whitefishes; formerly included in the family Salmonidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scientists spent years studying the family Coregonidae to understand their unique characteristics and behaviors.
- Researchers have found that species of family Coregonidae often inhabit deep, cold lakes with slow currents.
- Family Coregonidae was once classified together with Salmonidae, but recent studies have caused many taxonomists to revise this classification.
- Freshwater fishermen frequently target species within the family Coregonidae for their delicate flavor and flaky texture.
- Many species within the family Coregonidae are now considered endangered due to habitat degradation and overfishing.