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mugiloidea

/ˌmjuː.dʒɪˈlɔɪ.di.ə/

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noun

/ˌmjuː.dʒɪˈlɔɪ.di.ə/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический подотряд рыб, характеризующийся брюшными плавниками, включающий семейства кефалевых (Mugilidae), атериновых (Atherinidae) и барракудовых (Sphyraenidae).

A taxonomic suborder of fishes characterized by abdominal pelvic fins, including the families Mugilidae (mullets), Atherinidae (silversides), and Sphyraenidae (barracudas).

proper noun

  1. A superfamily of fishesC2formalscientific

    A taxonomic superfamily of ray-finned fishes distinguished by abdominal pelvic fins, including the families Mugilidae (mullets), Atherinidae (silversides), and Sphyraenidae (barracudas).

    ruНадсемейство рыб

    • The superfamily Mugiloidea includes many commercially important fish species.
    • Taxonomists classify mullets and barracudas within Mugiloidea.
    • Fishes in Mugiloidea are characterized by their abdominal pelvic fins.