Order Ostariophysi (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a superorder comprising the Cypriniformes and the Siluriformes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In fish classifications, Ostariophysi is a superorder consisting of two large orders: Cypriniformes and Siluriformes.
- Some scientists recognize Ostariophysi as a distinct superorder comprising catfish and carps, but its boundaries vary depending on the taxonomic authority.
- Catfishes are thought to belong to the Ostariophysi superorder due to unique Weberian ossicles, that characterize members of the order.
- Despite inconsistent application across fish taxonomic groups, the superorder Ostariophysi denotes clade affiliation and hence maintains notable biotic standing within order structure research and grouping strategies.
- These bottom-feeding families reside under an alternate consideration being more notably divided out among Siluriformes classifications: comprising these all other together fall among both with commonly lesser categories inclusive beneath "Order_ostariophysi."