Siluridae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World catfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The siluridae family is a group of catfish found exclusively in fresh and brackish waters of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Some species of siluridae are able to grow impressively large, making them a prized catch for anglers.
- Research on the siluridae has shed light on their unique mating behaviors and social structures.
- Siluridae are typically nocturnal bottom-dwellers, preferring sandy or muddy substrates to hide and ambush prey.
- In many parts of their range, siluridae have become important components of local commercial fisheries.