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family torpedinidae

 

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Noun family torpedinidae has 1 sense
  1. Torpedinidae, family Torpedinidae - electric rays
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Torpediniformes, order Torpediniformes
    --1 has members: electric ray, crampfish, numbfish, torpedo

Definitions from the Web

Family Torpedinidae

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

The Family Torpedinidae refers to a family of electric rays, also known as torpedoes or numbfishes. They are a special group of rays that possess organs capable of generating electric shocks, which they use for defense and hunting prey.

Sense 1:

In a biological context, Torpedinidae is a family of rays belonging to the order Torpediniformes.

Example Sentence:

The Torpedinidae family includes several species of electric rays found in both tropical and temperate waters around the world.

Sense 2:

Torpedinidae can also refer to the common name of these electric rays in popular culture.

Example Sentence:

The popular children's book features a friendly Torpedinidae character who uses its electric power to illuminate dark places.

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