Lampridae (Noun)
Meaning
Opahs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Lampridae is a small family of marine fish containing only one genus, Lampris.
- Lampridae is known for being one of the largest species of bony fish.
- The name of this family comes from the Greek word 'lampros,' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.'
- Lampridae commonly inhabit temperate and tropical waters across the globe.
- The Lampridae species have the unique ability to maintain a higher body temperature than the surrounding water.