Monocanthidae (Noun)
Meaning
Filefishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Monocanthidae is a diverse family of marine fish commonly referred to as filefishes.
- Some species within the Monocanthidae have specialized feeding behaviors that include utilizing the file-like organ to obtain nutrients.
- The bizarre appearance of the leather filefish, a member of Monocanthidae, makes it a fascinating aquarium fish.
- Several filefishes in the Monocanthidae family are common coral reef inhabitants.
- Scientists continue to study the social behavior of various Monocanthidae species in their natural habitats.