Family Mullidae (Noun)
Meaning
Goatfishes or red mullets.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Mullidae is commonly referred to as the goatfishes or red mullets, consisting of over 50 species.
- In marine aquariums, some popular species of the family Mullidae can be kept with caution and careful water maintenance.
- Marine biologists are working to learn more about the behaviors of various fish species, including the goatfishes or red mullets belonging to the family Mullidae.
- Reef dwellers and coastal marine habitats provide suitable environments for a wide range of fish families, including the family Mullidae.
- Fishing for members of the family Mullidae has led to their widespread decline and several regulations now restrict catch rates to prevent further population depletion.