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family rajidae

 

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Noun family rajidae has 1 sense
  1. Rajidae, family Rajidae - bottom-dwelling tropical rays: skates
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Rajiformes, order Rajiformes, Batoidei, order Batoidei
    --1 has members: skate; Raja, genus Raja

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Term: Family Rajidae

Description:

The family Rajidae refers to a group of rays, commonly known as skates, which are cartilaginous fish found in oceans worldwide. Skates have flat bodies with pectoral fins expanded into wing-like appendages, enabling them to glide gracefully through the water. This family encompasses various species, each with unique characteristics and adaptations.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Taxonomic Classification

In taxonomy, Rajidae is the family name used to group skates together based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. It belongs to the order Rajiformes, which includes skates and rays.

Example sentence: The family Rajidae belongs to the order Rajiformes, alongside other cartilaginous fishes.

Sense 2: Popular term - Skates

Skates, also known as rajids, are a popular variety of fish belonging to the family Rajidae. They are readily recognizable by their unique body shape and behavior.

Example sentence: Skates, a type of rajid fish, are often spotted gracefully gliding across the seabed.

Sense 3: Local term - Local species

In specific regions, certain species of skates from the family Rajidae may be more prevalent or locally recognized.

Example sentence: The local fishermen commonly catch the magnificent blue-spotted skate, a beautiful species belonging to the Rajidae family.

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