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ostraciidae

 

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Noun ostraciidae has 1 sense
  1. Ostraciidae, family Ostraciidae, family Ostraciontidae - boxfishes
    --1 is a kind of fish family
    --1 is a member of Plectognathi, order Plectognathi, order Tetraodontiformes
    --1 has members: boxfish, trunkfish; Lactophrys, genus Lactophrys

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Ostraciidae

Definition:

Ostraciidae refers to a family of marine fishes commonly known as boxfishes or cowfishes. These fishes are characterized by their striking box-like shape and hard external bony plates that serve as a protective armor.

Examples:

  • The Ostraciidae family includes various species such as the spotted trunkfish, yellow boxfish, and longhorn cowfish.
  • The Ostraciidae fishes are often found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
  • Boxfishes from the Ostraciidae family have a unique method of swimming using their fused pectoral fins.
  • The bony plates of Ostraciidae serve as a defense mechanism against potential predators.

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