What is another word for Family Clinidae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli klˈɪnɪdˌiː] (IPA)

Family Clinidae is a group of marine fish commonly called blennies, which live in rocky coastal areas around the world. There are several synonyms for this family, including Blenniidae, Salariidae, and Labrisomidae. Blenniidae is derived from the word "blennus," meaning slimy or slippery, which refers to the smooth and slender bodies of these fish. Salariidae is derived from the genus Salarias, which is a group of blennies with a dorsal fin that runs the length of their body. Labrisomidae is derived from the genus Labrisomus, which includes blennies with an elongated body and a pointed snout. Despite these different names, all members of the Family Clinidae share a common body structure and habitat.

Synonyms for Family clinidae:

  • Other relevant words:

    family Clinidae Other relevant words (noun):

What are the hypernyms for Family clinidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes), Animalia (Animals), Chordata (animals with backbones), Pisces (fish), Vertebrata (Vertebrates).

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