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family siluridae

 

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Noun family siluridae has 1 sense
  1. Siluridae, family Siluridae - Old World catfishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Siluriformes, order Siluriformes
    --1 has members:
     silurid, silurid fish; Silurus, genus Silurus; Malopterurus, genus Malopterurus

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Family Siluridae

The family Siluridae is a group of catfish native to freshwater habitats around the world. These fish are known for their distinctive long, slender bodies and barbels around the mouth.

Sense 1: Biology

Noun

In biology, the family Siluridae refers to a taxonomic family that includes various species of catfish. These fish are typically found in rivers and lakes, and are characterized by their adaptability to different water conditions. Examples of Siluridae species are the sheatfish and European catfish.

Sample sentence: The family Siluridae is known for its ability to survive in both fast-flowing rivers and stagnant lakes.

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