Trichodontidae (Noun)
Meaning
Two species of elongate compressed scaleless large-eyed fishes that live in sand or mud.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trichodontidae is a family of marine fish that can be found in northern parts of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan.
- The sandfish-like body of Trichodontidae family species enables it to swim efficiently in shallow waters.
- Some species within the family Trichodontidae may grow up to 3.2 meters, however this is rare and most adults are smaller.
- These elongate and compressed fish of the Trichodontidae family have prominent eyes to navigate murky environments.
- The Japanese sandfish, a species of the Trichodontidae family, uses its small dorsal fin to maneuver through thick mud and sandy substrates.