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family muraenidae

 

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Noun family muraenidae has 1 sense
  1. Muraenidae, family Muraenidae - marine eels
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Anguilliformes, order Anguilliformes, order Apodes
    --1 has members: moray, moray eel

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Family Muraenidae

Description:

The family Muraenidae, commonly known as moray eels, is a group of elongated fish that belong to the order Anguilliformes. They are characterized by their snake-like body shape, scaleless skin, and powerful jaws.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of marine fish known as moray eels, characterized by their elongated bodies and prominent jaws.

Example sentence: The family Muraenidae includes various species of moray eels such as the green moray and the spotted moray.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to or characteristic of the family Muraenidae or its members.

Example sentence: The family Muraenidae exhibits unique hunting behavior, using their powerful jaws to catch prey.

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Sense 3:

Plural noun: A group or collection of fishes belonging to the family Muraenidae.

Example sentence: The colorful display at the aquarium showcases various Muraenidae families, each housed in their own tank.

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Sense 4:

Local: In certain local communities, "family Muraenidae" refers to a group of individuals who share a close bond similar to that of a family.

Example sentence: The scuba diving club formed a strong bond, becoming a family Muraenidae of passionate underwater explorers.

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