What is another word for amphioxidae?
Pronunciation: [ˈamfɪˌɒksɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Amphioxidae is a scientific name for a family of marine chordates commonly known as lancelets or amphioxus. There are several synonyms for this word used in the scientific terminology. Some of the most frequently used synonyms include Branchiostomidae, Amphioxi, and Amphioxiformes. All of them refer to the same group of animals known for their small and slender bodies, which resemble fish, but they don't have jaws and paired fins. Instead, they have a long, tube-shaped body and a notochord that supports their structure. Lancelets are found in the shallow waters of seas and oceans and are an essential component of marine ecosystems.
