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class channidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun class channidae has 1 sense
  1. Channidae, class Channidae - snakeheads
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of
     Vertebrata, subphylum Vertebrata, Craniata, subphylum Craniata
    --1 has members: northern snakehead

Definitions from the Web

Class Channidae

The Class Channidae refers to a group of freshwater fish commonly known as snakeheads. They belong to the order Perciformes and are characterized by a long, serpent-like body and a large upward-facing mouth.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun (Plural: Channidae)

In its noun form, Channidae refers to the taxonomic classification of fish species belonging to the family Channidae.

Example Sentence:

The Channidae encompass several species of snakeheads, including the Northern Snakehead (Channa argus) and the Giant Snakehead (Channa micropeltes).

2. Adjective (Channidae)

As an adjective, Channidae describes anything related to or characteristic of the snakehead fish or the Channidae family.

Example Sentence:

The Channidae species are known for their ability to breathe air and survive in low-oxygen waters.

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