Family Osmeridae (Noun)
Meaning
Smelts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Smelts belong to the family Osmeridae, which is a group of small, oily fish that are often found in schools.
- The family Osmeridae is a diverse group of fish that includes several species of smelts, which are an important food source for many marine animals.
- Smelts in the family Osmeridae are characterized by their slender bodies and small scales, which are often a silvery color.
- The family Osmeridae is thought to have originated in the Northern Hemisphere, where many species of smelts can still be found in freshwater and marine environments.
- Some species of smelts in the family Osmeridae are anadromous, meaning they migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn.