Molidae (Noun)
Meaning
Ocean sunfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Molidae is a family of ocean sunfishes that are characterized by their flattened bodies and small fins.
- The ocean sunfishes belonging to the family Molidae are some of the largest bony fishes in the world.
- Molidae are found in temperate and tropical waters around the globe, with the highest diversity in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Sunfishes in the family Molidae can grow up to 3 meters in length and weigh up to 2,300 kilograms.
- Molidae have a unique body shape, with a flattened profile and a distinctive dorsal fin that runs along their back.