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Noun opisthognathidae has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebOpisthognathidaeDefinition:The Opisthognathidae is a family of fishes characterized by a unique jaw structure where the upper jaw bone is positioned behind the lower jaw bone. Senses and Usages:Sense 1:Noun: A family of fishes with opisthognathous jaws. Example sentence: The Opisthognathidae family includes various species of colorful reef-dwelling fish. Sense 2:Noun: The scientific family name for opisthognathid fishes. Example sentence: Opisthognathidae belongs to the perciform order of fishes. Sense 3:Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of opisthognathid fishes. Example sentence: The opisthognathidae jaw structure allows these fish to specialize in feeding on small organisms dwelling within coral crevices. Sense 4:Adjective: Relating to the study or research of opisthognathid fishes. Example sentence: The professor's opisthognathidae fieldwork contributed to a better understanding of the ecological role of these fishes. Related Products: | ||||||
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