Perciformes (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
- Perciformes is a large and diverse order of fish that can be found in oceans and freshwater environments around the world.
- The Perciformes order includes over 7,000 species of fish, making it one of the largest groups of vertebrates on the planet.
- Some of the most well-known species of Perciformes include tuna, mackerel, and swordfish, which are highly prized for their meat.
- The Perciformes order is thought to have originated over 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Many species of Perciformes, such as bass and perch, are popular game fish and are targeted by recreational anglers.