Family Sparidae (Noun)
Meaning
Porgies; scups.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scup, also known as porgy, belongs to the family Sparidae and is an important species for commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean.
- In marine waters of North America, family Sparidae, such as porgies and scups, can often be caught using bait or small jigs.
- Fishermen target various species from the family Sparidae for their edible flesh and often market them under different regional names.
- Researchers are working to study and conserve populations of porgies, a group within the family Sparidae that face environmental challenges.
- Several members of the family Sparidae, like the scup and sheepshead porgy, exhibit sexual dimorphism, a common phenomenon among this fish family.