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acanthuridae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun acanthuridae has 1 sense
  1. Acanthuridae, family Acanthuridae - surgeonfishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of
     Perciformes, order Perciformes, Percomorphi, order Percomorphi
    --1 has members: surgeonfish; Acanthurus, genus Acanthurus

Definitions from the Web

Acanthuridae

Description:

Acanthuridae is a family of fish commonly known as surgeonfish or tangs. They are characterized by their brightly colored bodies and sharp spines on their tails, which resemble scalpels. These marine fish are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Surgeonfish

The acanthuridae is a diverse family of surgeonfish with over 80 species.

The surgeonfish, also known as the acanthuridae, decorate the coral reefs with their vibrant colors.

Noun - Tang

Many people keep acanthuridae, or tangs, in their saltwater aquariums.

The yellow tang is a popular species of acanthuridae.

Related Adjective - Acanthurid

The acanthurid fish is recognized by its protruding spine.

She was mesmerized by the acanthurid patterns on the fish's skin.

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