Pomacentridae (Noun)
Meaning
Damselfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Pomacentridae, commonly known as damselfishes, is a large and diverse group of marine fish that can be found in warm and temperate oceans around the world.
- The Pomacentridae family is one of the most abundant and widespread groups of coral reef fish, with over 300 species known to date.
- Some of the most well-known species within the Pomacentridae family include the blue damselfish, the sergeant major, and the lemon damselfish.
- A key characteristic that distinguishes the Pomacentridae from other fish families is the prominent dorsal fin and small mouth.
- Researchers have long been interested in the complex social behavior of the Pomacentridae, particularly in regards to their unique mating and territorial behaviors.