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family acipenseridae

 

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Noun family acipenseridae has 1 sense
  1. Acipenseridae, family Acipenseridae - sturgeons
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Ganoidei, order Ganoidei
    --1 has members: sturgeon; Acipenser, genus Acipenser

Definitions from the Web

Family Acipenseridae

A family of fish in the order Acipenseriformes, commonly known as sturgeons.

Definition

The family Acipenseridae includes various species of large, primitive fish with bony plates and long snouts, known as sturgeons. They are found in freshwater and saltwater habitats across the world.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In taxonomy, Acipenseridae is a family of fish within the order Acipenseriformes, comprising several genera and species.

Example sentence: The family Acipenseridae belongs to the broader order Acipenseriformes.

Sense 2: Sturgeon

Sturgeons, the members of the family Acipenseridae, are large fish characterized by their elongated bodies, bony plates, and distinctive snouts.

Example sentence: The family Acipenseridae includes species such as the beluga sturgeon, known for its valuable roe (caviar).

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