Family Esocidae (Noun)
Meaning
Pikes; pickerels; muskellunges.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Esocidae consists of pikes and pickerels, freshwater fish with elongated bodies and sharp teeth.
- Pikes belong to the family Esocidae, which also includes the closely related pickerels and muskellunges.
- Muskellunges are generally the largest members of the family Esocidae, with pikes and pickerels being smaller.
- The family Esocidae contains seven species, including northern pike, muskellunge, and chain pickerel.
- Members of the family Esocidae, such as northern pike and pickerels, are known for their powerful jaws and sharp teeth.