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ammodytidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ammodytidae has 1 sense
  1. Ammodytidae, family Ammodytidae - sand lances
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of
     Perciformes, order Perciformes, Percomorphi, order Percomorphi
    --1 has members: Ammodytes, genus Ammodytes

Definitions from the Web

Ammodytidae

Description

The term "Ammodytidae" refers to a family of marine fish commonly known as sand lances or sand eels. They are slender, elongated fish found in sandy or muddy substrates along coastlines. Ammodytidae belong to the order Perciformes and are primarily known for their burrowing abilities and fast swimming speeds.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of marine fish consisting of sand lances or sand eels.

Sample Sentence:

Sand lances, members of the Ammodytidae family, are often found in shallow coastal waters.

Sense 2:

Noun: A specific species of fish within the Ammodytidae family, such as the Ammodytes americanus found in North America.

Sample Sentence:

The small, silver-colored Ammodytes americanus darted through the water with incredible agility.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to or related to the Ammodytidae family of fish.

Sample Sentence:

She displayed her ammodytidae knowledge by identifying each sand lance species during the diving trip.

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