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percophidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun percophidae has 1 sense
  1. Percophidae, family Percophidae - percoid flatheads
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of
     Perciformes, order Perciformes, Percomorphi, order Percomorphi
    --1 has members: flathead

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Percophidae

Description:

Percophidae refers to a family of deep-sea fishes commonly known as armored searobins or spiderfishes. They belong to the order of Scorpaeniformes and are characterized by a bony carapace covering their head and pectoral girdle.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The percophidae are elusive creatures found in the depths of the ocean.
  2. Researchers have discovered several new species of percophidae during their deep-sea exploration.
  3. The unique armor-like structure of the percophidae provides them protection against potential predators.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A family of deep-sea fishes with a bony carapace covering their head and pectoral girdle.
  2. Noun: Any specific fish belonging to the family Percophidae.

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