percophidae

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Noun percophidae has 1 sense

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:

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

Senses:

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

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