toxotidae

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Noun toxotidae has 1 sense

Toxotidae, family Toxotidae - archerfishes
--₁ is a kind of fish family
--₁ is a member of
Perciformes, order Perciformes, Percomorphi, order Percomorphi
--₁ has members: Toxotes, genus Toxotes

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Toxotidae

Description

Toxotidae is a family of freshwater fishes commonly known as archerfishes. They are known for their unique ability to shoot jets of water to knock down insects, which they then eat.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (plural: toxotidae)

1. A family of freshwater fishes belonging to the order Perciformes.

Example Sentence: The Toxotidae are distinguishable by their elongated bodies and the spiny fin on their backs.

Noun (plural: toxotidae)

1. A member of the family Toxotidae, commonly known as archerfish.

Example Sentence: The toxotidae is a remarkable fish species due to its incredible accuracy in shooting down prey with water streams.