Gerreidae (Noun)
Meaning
Mojarras.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gerreidae family, commonly known as mojarras, consists of about 53 species of fish, mostly found in tropical and warm-temperate regions.
- Gerreidae fish are often characterized by their large mouths and the presence of vomerine teeth.
- Research on Gerreidae has expanded understanding of their evolution and geographic distribution.
- Several species of fish within the Gerreidae family have been identified as promising catches for commercial fishing operations.
- Studies on the Gerreidae have focused on understanding their role within marine ecosystems.