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family cyclopteridae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family cyclopteridae has 1 sense
  1. Cyclopteridae, family Cyclopteridae - lumpfishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Scorpaenoidea, suborder Scorpaenoidea
    --1 has members: Cyclopterus, genus Cyclopterus

Definitions from the Web

Family Cyclopteridae

Description:

The family Cyclopteridae is a group of marine fish commonly known as lumpfish. These unique fish are characterized by their thick, bumpy skin and their modified pectoral fins that resemble suction cups. They belong to the order Scorpaeniformes.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A family of marine fish, including the lumpfish, belonging to the order Scorpaeniformes.

Example sentence: The family Cyclopteridae is known for its armored appearance and the adhesive properties of its modified pectoral fins.

Sense 2 - Noun:

The lumpfish, a fish species belonging to the family Cyclopteridae.

Example sentence: The family Cyclopteridae includes several species of lumpfish that inhabit the cold waters of the North Atlantic.

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