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family scaridae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family scaridae has 1 sense
  1. Scaridae, family Scaridae - parrotfishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of
     Perciformes, order Perciformes, Percomorphi, order Percomorphi
    --1 has members: parrotfish, polly fish, pollyfish

Definitions from the Web

Family Scaridae

Description:

The family Scaridae, also known as parrotfishes, is a group of marine fish belonging to the order Perciformes. Parrotfishes are characterized by their vibrant colors, beak-like mouths, and ability to change their gender during their lifespan.

Sense 1 - Popular:

In popular usage, family Scaridae refers to a diverse group of reef fish that play a crucial role in maintaining healthy coral reefs. With their unique feeding habit of scraping algae off coral, parrotfishes prevent the overgrowth of algae, ensuring the survival of the coral ecosystem.

Sample Sentence - Popular:

Many scuba divers admire the vibrant colors of the family Scaridae as they gracefully swim among the coral reefs.

Sense 2 - Local:

In the local context, family Scaridae denotes the specific species of parrotfish found in a particular region or habitat. Different regions may have distinct local names for the various species within the family Scaridae.

Sample Sentence - Local:

The local fishermen are experts in identifying the different species of family Scaridae that inhabit the shallow lagoons along the coast.

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