Family Ophidiidae (Noun)
Meaning
Eellike marine fishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Ophidiidae, also known as cusk eels, are eel-like marine fishes that are found in oceans worldwide.
- Cusk eels in the family Ophidiidae are recognized by their slender bodies and large mouths.
- The family Ophidiidae comprises about 50 different species of eel-like marine fishes.
- Many species in the family Ophidiidae have adaptations that allow them to live in deep-sea environments.
- Members of the family Ophidiidae are generally small, with most species in this family reaching a maximum length of about 30 centimeters.