What is another word for Family Zeidae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli zˈa͡ɪdiː] (IPA)

The family Zeidae comprises three genera of marine fish commonly known as dories or john dories. The dories are oval-shaped with compressed bodies, flat and rather disc-like, with a large mouth and a long dorsal fin that runs from head to tail. Members of the family Zeidae are found all over the world in temperate and tropical waters, usually in deep offshore waters. These fish are popular for their succulent flesh and are often used in gourmet dishes. Synonyms for the family Zeidae include the John Dory family, the St. Peter fish family, and the Oreos family, with each name varying based on a cultural or geographic context.

Synonyms for Family zeidae:

What are the hypernyms for Family zeidae?

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

    Actinopterygii (a class of ray-finned fishes), Osteichthyes (a class of bony fishes), Percomorphaceae (a superfamily of fish), Teleostei (a superorder of bony fishes).

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