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Sphyraenidae

Description

Sphyraenidae is a family of predatory fish commonly known as barracudas. They are elongated, fierce-looking fish with sharp teeth, long bodies, and powerful jaws. Sphyraenidae consists of about 27 species found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world.

Sample Sentences

Noun: (Plural form)

1. Barracudas belong to the family Sphyraenidae.

2. We spotted a school of sphyraenidae lurking near the coral reef.

Noun: (Singular form)

1. The sphyraenidae is known for its lightning-fast attacks on smaller fish.

2. A mature sphyraenidae can reach lengths of up to six feet.

Adjective

1. The sphyraenidae fish is highly regarded in sport fishing due to its aggressive nature.

2. Their sphyraenidae teeth are designed to tear through flesh effortlessly.

Verb

1. The predator swiftly sphyraenidaed its prey, leaving no chance for escape.

2. We should be cautious while swimming as barracudas are known to sphyraenidae unexpectedly.

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