Family Polyodontidae (Noun)
Meaning
Paddlefishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Family Polyodontidae, commonly known as paddlefishes, consists of only two species: Polyodon spathula and Psephurus gladius.
- The order Acipenseriformes comprises two distinct families, including the Family Polyodontidae.
- Fossil records show that the Family Polyodontidae dates back to the Early Cretaceous period.
- Researchers are working to protect the endangered species within the Family Polyodontidae due to habitat loss and overfishing.
- Members of the Family Polyodontidae can be found in large freshwater environments, including rivers and lakes in North America and China.