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family laricariidae

 

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Noun family laricariidae has 1 sense
  1. Laricariidae, family Laricariidae - armored catfish
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Siluriformes, order Siluriformes
    --1 has members: armored catfish

Definitions from the Web

Family Laricariidae

Description:

The family Laricariidae, commonly known as the "suckermouth catfish" family, is a diverse group of freshwater fish found in South America. These fish are characterized by their unique sucking mouthparts, which they use to scrape algae and other organic matter from surfaces.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of catfish, specifically the suckermouth catfish, belonging to the order Siluriformes.

Sample Sentence:

The family Laricariidae includes various species of catfish such as plecos and otocinclus.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: The family Laricariidae is often sought after by aquarium enthusiasts for their algae-eating abilities.

Sample Sentence:

If you want to keep your fish tank clean, consider adding some laricariidae to help control the algae growth.

Usage 2:

Noun: Laricariidae species play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of freshwater ecosystems.

Sample Sentence:

The presence of laricariidae catfish in rivers helps regulate the algae population and provides food for other aquatic organisms.

Usage 3:

Adjective: Laricariidae fish exhibit unique adaptations to their habitats, making them highly specialized.

Sample Sentence:

The laricariidae catfish has a modified mouth structure that allows it to graze on surfaces efficiently.

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