Suborder Scombroidea (Noun)
Meaning
Mackerels; tunas; albacores; bonitos; swordfishes; sailfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mackerels and tunas are members of the suborder Scombroidea, which also includes albacores, bonitos, swordfishes, and sailfishes.
- The suborder Scombroidea comprises 14 species of fish, including the bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and bigeye tuna.
- Tunas and mackerels belong to the suborder Scombroidea, characterized by their streamlined bodies and highly developed sense of smell.
- Albacores and bonitos are smaller species within the suborder Scombroidea, often found in large schools in temperate and tropical waters.
- Swordfishes and sailfishes, also part of the suborder Scombroidea, are known for their distinctive bill-like snouts and ability to leap out of the water.