Order Percomorphi (Noun)
Meaning
One of the largest natural groups of fishes of both marine and fresh water: true perches; basses; tuna.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Percomorphi is one of the largest natural groups of fishes of both marine and fresh water, including true perches and basses.
- Percomorphi is a diverse group of fish that includes tuna, mackerel, and other commercially important species.
- The order Percomorphi is thought to have originated over 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Many species within the order Percomorphi are popular game fish, sought after by anglers for their fighting ability and flavor.
- The order Percomorphi is also of great interest to scientists, who study its diverse members to better understand the evolution of fish.