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family tetraodontidae

 

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Noun family tetraodontidae has 1 sense
  1. Tetraodontidae, family Tetraodontidae - puffers
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Plectognathi, order Plectognathi, order Tetraodontiformes
    --1 has members: puffer, blowfish, globefish

Definitions from the Web

Term: Family Tetraodontidae


Description:

The Family Tetraodontidae, commonly known as the pufferfish family, is a group of marine and freshwater fish characterized by their unique ability to inflate their bodies by swallowing water or air. This family consists of several species of boxfish, blowfish, and pufferfish, known for their distinctive appearance and fascinating behavior.


Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: The Family Tetraodontidae refers to a group of fish species belonging to the Family Tetraodontidae. These fish are often admired for their vibrant colors and tempting patterns, making them popular additions to aquariums.

Sample Sentence:

- The family Tetraodontidae includes various species of pufferfish such as the famous spotted puffer and the red-eyed puffer.

2. Noun: Tetraodontidae is also used to refer to the taxonomic family to which these fish belong, playing a role in the classification of marine and freshwater species.

Sample Sentence:

- Taxonomists categorize the balloonfish and the toadfish in the family Tetraodontidae.

3. Adjective: The term "Tetraodontidae" can be used as an adjective to describe anything related to or resembling the characteristics of the pufferfish family.

Sample Sentence:

- The Tetraodontidae species are known for their ability to inflate their bodies, providing them protection against predators.


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